I have a 4

DAVIDWADE

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2001 FORD F-150
70,000 MILES

I have a 4.2 ltr. Engine that I'm told has a vacuum leak at the bushing of the lower intake manifold (below the fuel intake/outake, by the firewall) I'm told that the entire manifold will have to be purchased to take care of this. Is this fact or fiction?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Why does the manifold itself need replaced? What did they tell you? Also, is it plastic?

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Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 AT 2:02 AM

DAVIDWADE

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Top manifold is plastic and the bottom one is aluminum (metalic). Im told that the bushing isnt sold separately and that it's all part of the manifold assembly. Since I asked this qustion I have purchased a Dorman lower manifold for $230 (online) thru PartsGeek. It comes with all seals and gaskets. I hope I made a good move. The bushing in question is in the back right. I think it is from the shaft that turns to open and close the ports on the right side. I saw the smoke test myself and that was the only spot (except for a little at the PCV) where smoke was getting out. Engine seems to be running good but the check engine light still lives after a couple of other things were replaced (sensors).