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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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I'm planning on replacing my FPR and gas lines to the spider cpi unit and have looked at the great info
provided by the forum members. One thing I can't find is if you need to add any sealant to the underside of the intake
gasket, or does it just go on dry? Thanks
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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It should not need any sealer, but it will not hurt anything. If it were an o-ring style seal, then I would say no sealer.
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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I just did mine, I got the fel-pro gasket set when I did my whole intake, ( upper & lower ) No sealers required with that set, just ultra clean !!
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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I have always put on dry. Never had an issue. Done hundreds. JP[8D]
 
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Thanks guys, I'm going to give it a shot this weekend.
 
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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What is the size wrench(s) needed for removing the gas lines from the nut assembly (schraeder valve port and the other one)? I'm doing this in a parking ramp, and forgot the wrenches.
 
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Umm, I think it's a 17 mm, but don't quote me on that....
 
Old Dec 12, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Default RE: Intake plenum gasket

They are actually a 16mm....I would think 15 or 17 but never 16.
Can this job be done with the lower intake still attached to the engine?
I'm assuming you have to unscrew the schraeder valve to get the one line in?
Biggest problem so far is the da.n torx bolt that holds on the gas line output connectors.
Going to have to find a 27 torx head to fit my wratchet w/o an extension, or maybe a smaller wratchet.
Guess I just answered my own question...duh.
thanks
 
Old Dec 12, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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...ok, schraeder valve line looks like it goes in from the back, and the other line looks like
it goes in from inside the lower intake...nice.
 
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