Removal of 304 intake

[Lowe95]

Apologies if this has been asked and I have missed the original, just curious what all needs undoing to remove intake on a 304, I have taken off all of the bolts that seem to hold it in, as well as removed fuel rail etc. if there something I am missing or do I just need to beat it with a Mallot a little to loosen it up?

Cheers

 

[losh1971]

@someguy360 or @Immortality would know the answer to this.

 

[someguy360]

A few smacks of the manifold with a rubber mallet should get it.

I've seen some people go heavy on the RTV to the point I've needed a crowbar and a mallet.

 

[Immortality]

Yeah, normally after a few decades been bolted down it needs a bit of persuasion.

 

[Deuce]

It'll have RTV around the water jackets and front/rear manifold to valley seals.
I would sneak a good flatblade screwdriver between Mani and valley and gently pry it upwards with care not to damage the block or manifold.