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Originally Posted by biggflintmi
I am replacing the intake gaskets on a 92 c1500 350. I have the intake out but the coolant fitting that goes into the back of the intake broke on me. It looks like metal but breaks like plastic. Any 1 have any tips to get it out of there. It broke off flush with the intake so i cant grip it with anything the only thing left are the threads. I tried hammering a big screwdriver in there and turning it but it didnt work. All i can think of now is to chisel it out and try not to mess up the threads. Any suggestions from ppl who have had this problem would be greatly appreciated.
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common problem with these. using a hack saw blade , with no frame , cut into the fitting , then when you have a good cut almost thru from end to end use a screw driver and gently collapse the fitting ..then with needle nose pliers unscrew..
use teflon tape when installing a new fitting. cutting into the manifold threads slightly will not hurt it ..but usually cutting that much is not necessary.......