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| ryanalder |
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how hard is it to remove the upper half of the broad band mainyfold just wondering cause i thinking bout polishing it and also is it worth the effort?
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| dsyfer |
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You need a long allen key to remove the top half, it is worth it, but it is a lot of work, be ready for a number of days work and lots of wet & dry paper.
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| pissed'N'broke |
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only polishing the top? also have to sand if smooth before you can really polish it. many posts about this already. check KWIKXR's garage build i believe he has some pics etc
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| EL__Fairmont |
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I was always led to believe?? that they rough up the insides of the intake manifold to create better air turbulence for fuel/air combustion in the head????
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| phongus |
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I think it is wise to replaced the gasket between the top and bottom manifold halves once you remove the top from the bottom. I don't think it will seal properly once it has been removed and you will get leaks. But you can try without replacement...I didn't replace mine and I think it has a tiny leak...
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| KWIKXR |
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EL__Fairmont wrote: I was always led to believe?? that they rough up the insides of the intake manifold to create better air turbulence for fuel/air combustion in the head???? I believe he is talking about polishing the outside of the BBM as to get more engine bay bling  It's pretty simple to remove, just a whole heap of hex bolts you need to remove, a few hoses you need disconnect etc and it will come off. Takes a lot of grinding and sanding before you get anywhere near the polishing step. Definitely worth it in the end if you take your time and get a good finish. Might pay to get a spare BBM to polish up and when the time comes to put it on, you can just swap them over. http://www.fordmods.com/ford-interior-f14/polishing-bbm-t86304.html?hilit=BBM%20polishing And yes, it does pay to change the gasket while it's off to ensure a better seal between the surfaces. On the numerous occasions mine has been off i haven't yet changed from the original steel gasket Ford use so it's due for a swap next time it comes off 
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| EDXR6-Poly |
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just curious do you get the gasket for the BBM in the middle in a VRS kit?
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| KWIKXR |
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EDXR6-Poly wrote: just curious do you get the gasket for the BBM in the middle in a VRS kit? Yes they should have one included. |
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| BenJ |
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Not for the BBM upper gasket. The gasket in the VRS is for the manifold to head gasket.
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| KWIKXR |
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BenJ wrote: Not for the BBM upper gasket. The gasket in the VRS is for the manifold to head gasket. BenJ That's strange. Typically a VRS kit is a full top end kit. I know the "Permaseal" VRS kits include them. I've still got the BBM upper gasket from the Permaseal kit sitting here in fact ..
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| BenJ |
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There is no need to take the BBM apart when doing a VRS service, so hence, no gasket.
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