Title explains it all, how do i remove this, and what is it? 1989 2.3----------

My brake booster hose fits over the center.

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 16v
1989 Ford Ranger 2.3

They're manifold vacuum ports. Why would you want to remove it?

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2003 Edge 4.0 4wd

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I need to remove my intake manifold for possible replacement or polish and gasket replacement, it's a 11/16" in the center and below and threaded but it won't budge.

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 16v
1989 Ford Ranger 2.3

Lots of WD-40 or maybe heat it with a torch.

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FireRanger
2003 Edge 4.0 4wd

How to: Aux light wiring, relays, & fuses
Info: 300+ intake threads here on FRF
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How To: NO HEAT Troubleshooting Guide

you can't get a socket over the brake booster tube?

i say wd40 or pb blast the basterd! and then torch it!

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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Get a can "PB Blaster" and hose it down and let it set for few hours and it should come off, if not use a little heat from a propane torch and hose it down again ,that should it. WD 40 won't help,
You should be able take the manifold off anyway and work on it .


good Luck

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2011 Ranger XLT 2x4,4.0 SOHC, 5 Speed Auto, 3.55 Rear. Oxford White.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Torque it down till it breaks off, then back it off 1/4 turn.

that's what i said - pb blaster and torch the bich ... er ... or just leave it on and clean the whole assembly.

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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The problem is that i cannot remove it without removing the that. I'll try the blaster as i do not have the torch.

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 16v
1989 Ford Ranger 2.3

its just a vacuum tree
it distributes vacuum from the intake to the necessary components

soak it in PB blaster for a day and possibly use a small propane torch

wd-40 is just a water displacement lubricant NOT a penetrant like PB, it won't work near as well if at all

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1996 XLT 2.3T "White Lightning" 5/7 dropped, Turbo street toy
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1985 XLT 2.8L 4x4 "The Black Pearl" (retired but still around)
1987 XL 2.3L 2wd R.I.P.

Hey thanks guys.

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 16v
1989 Ford Ranger 2.3

the intake should be able to come off without having to remove it. i would be a lil careful about heating it up to try to get it off. the intake is aluminium. it could hurt the intake by doin that.

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1994 ford ranger 4x4 4.0
3in body lift 3in suspension ramsey 8000lbs winch prerunner winch bumper
KC 100w daylighters 33x13.50 TOYO MT's

Looking at the pic, you should be able to pull the intake without removing it. Why do more work than you need to?

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It is put in with red loc-tite. Use a torch.

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2003 Ranger XL, 4.0 SOHC, manual, t-bar adjust, pretty much stock......for now.

Dkranger94 I've tried many times without removing this but it is billed and perhaps loc-tite

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 16v
1989 Ford Ranger 2.3

i had a 94 2.3 and the intake came off no prob. its the same with any other motor. either you miss a bolt or something cause that should not have to come off. most of the time those are a press-in not bolt in. have you gotten a repair manual to see if it says anything in there about it????

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1994 ford ranger 4x4 4.0
3in body lift 3in suspension ramsey 8000lbs winch prerunner winch bumper
KC 100w daylighters 33x13.50 TOYO MT's