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Intake Manifold: Inspection

  1. Check the intake manifold for damage, cracking, or restriction of the vacuum outlet port, water and or gas passages.
  2. Check for distortion of the cylinder head mounting surface and surge tank mounting surface by using a straight edge and feeler gauge.

    Standard value : 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) or less

    Service limit value : 0.2 mm (0.0078 in.)

Fig 1: Checking Intake Manifold Mating Surface
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