I'm totally lost right now. I have the dual pass print out CED has for dual pass option B. It shows 7 bolts for the intake manifold. I took them all out. I even took out the gasket, so the entire top is disconnected, but something is still holding it. I took off my alternator and tried putting my hand under, but can't feel anything. I put the car up on the lift and can't see anything from underneath it. The print out only shows 7 up top, so can anyone explain what I'm missing? I have been looking at it for about 2 hours now and show off taking off everything around it I can't see clearly where the bolt or bolts are hidden.

 

there is a 15mm bolt all the way at the bottom towards the back that hold the intake to an isolator bracket, might have to drop the rad to get a good angle towards it. Head of bolt it towards the passenger side. I had the same issue myself lol.

 

I use a flex handle 3/8" drive ratchet to access the intake manifold lower support bolt after unbolting and laying aside the alternator. I do not remove the "intercooler pump and bracket" as some posts advise.


View showing 3/8" flex handle ratchet with 15MM socket


View showing support bolt and flex handle ratchet with manifold removed

You probably could use whatever combination of 15MM socket and extension that would provide a workable length for access to the lower support bolt.

Correct installation is to start all intake to cylinder head bolts and then start but do not tighten lower support bolt. Torque intake manifold to cylinder head bolts to specifications before tightening lower support bolt

 

Thanks a lot for the help guys. The internet sucks at the garage and I didn't have a chance to respond. I actually managed to find it before the responses; however, it took like 4 hours. I don't know why because once you know it is there it isn't that hard, but I never thought to look for a sideways one I think was the trouble. I think these pictures might help others in the future though. I'm glad you posted them. I can't believe they don't explain this better in the diagram or directions. It held me up more than anything.

I am trying to get a heat exchanger before I put my hoses on. It sucks this local guy hasn't responded yet. Is $80 a fair price for a cobra HE? I'm not sure what to offer. I just want to get it quickly so I can get the car off the rack.

I used a dremel while I had everything off. I smoothed my intake opening. I have a spacer, so I needed to remove the ridge. I also made the top of the opening a little larger and rounded the hard edges. Was this a wise choice or worthless idea? I know porting can hurt if you change air flow, but I think those cuts optimize it some.

 

nah that shouldn't cause any problems man. $80 isn't bad for the cobra HE as long as it is in good condition.

 

let me just say that this thread was invaluable!!!!!!!!!! i started removing the IC pump and tubing from below when i realized that i should double check the forum. sure enough removing the alternator was the right move.

One additional point that i missed...in addition to the hidden sideways bolt below the alternator, there is a pesky bolt that attaches the dipstick tub to the manifold. One more thing that the CED instructions did not mention.

soon ill have a dual pass!

 

thank god for this thread.

 

yea im going to have to do this soon to put in my dual pass. this was a good read for me.

 

eh you got me man lol....

 

this is true

 

Just to bring a good how to back from the dead. Really helped me out

 

This will help too for the bolt betwen the mani and the block by the alternator!