Intake manifold

[nebraska231]

I recently was trying to change my thermostat over to a 160 along with a couple other upgrades. I broke one bolt on the thermostat housing and its been a headache ever since. Ez outs breaking, drill bits slipping and catching the manifold. I'm now to the point where I'm just looking for a new manifold. any help is much appreciated.

 

[b4black]

What year engine?

 

[WarWagon]

Saw same post on FB. Think he is looking for an '80 model intake manifold.

 

[mikemcvaney]

where are you in nebraska and what year intake Im in Omaha

 

[nebraska231]

I'm in Lincoln and the car is an 80. I've found a 78 but unsure if it will work. (edit) i know now that a 78 will not work. i need a '79+ correct?

 

[b4black]

1979 would maybe work, but it's cast iron and weighs a ton. 1981 and up were computer controlled and have different sensor holes. You really should find a 1980. Might help to look for 1980 Monte Carlos with the 3.8 turbo V6. As long as it's not a Riviera (FWD).

 

[nebraska231]

Sounds like i have my work cut out on finding one then, hopefully a machine shop can get this extractor and bolt out, also hoping i didn't damage anything too bad trying to drill around the extractor and catching the manifold a bit.

 

[mikemcvaney]

79 and 80 are exactly the same 79 is iron 80 aluminum , I have both can probably get you an intake will check this week for you . My buddy has tons of turbo shit in his shed hopefully can score you one.