Damn intake!

Stefan · 04-11-2001, 10:13 AM

Well, it finally happened. My intake just blew about 10 minutes ago. It just happened out of the blue. So off to the dealership she goes. I'm pretty sure it's the intake as there is coolant all over the inside hood and the front of the intake is soaked. There don't appear to be any leaks or cracks on the radiator or anything else. Sound like an intake? I wish i had the money to upgrade the part but i'll have to deal with whatever they put on. I'm assuming everything should be free.

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

97snakedriver · 04-11-2001, 12:33 PM

Damn, sorry to hear about that. Atleast they're consistant. But the replacement should be covered by Ford.

Stefan · 04-11-2001, 04:40 PM

Well I got it towed (her first time on a tow-truck...she looked sad) and got her to the dealership around noon. I just got a call from them and sure enough it was the intake. They ordered the parts and a new thermostat and i'll have her back tomorrow. All in all aside from the crappy part to begin with everyone has been very helpful. Maybe i'm just extremely lucky but I can chalk up another positive dealership experience. Sorry to ramble.

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

Hammer · 04-11-2001, 05:47 PM

I'm glad you had a positive experience at the dealership.

When mine blew, they dealership popped the hood, saw the Procharger, shut the hood, and began to write up a bill....

Needless to say it didn't stay at the dealership long.

Stefan · 04-12-2001, 04:15 PM

Ok, I have the car back now. Everything looks fine. I know this has been discussed before but what intake do they replace it with? Obviously it's not the SVO intake or anything so is it the same exact intake only new? Or is it a modified intake that's not supposed to crack anymore? If i'd had the money I would have upgraded and had them just charge me for the part but you know how things go.

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

GTRagtop · 04-12-2001, 04:50 PM

If I thought for one minute a cracked intake would get me the SVO one....I'd be out in the garage bangin' on it with a hammer!<g> Anyway glad you got it running again !...GTRagtop

T_Bone · 04-13-2001, 12:55 AM

Glad you got it fixed so quickly.

They replace it with the '98 intake. I guess it's stronger, but still the plastic crap, so how durable can it be?

Just don't supercharge it

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T-Bones 1997 Cobra#6342 born 6-11-97
Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.10's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Flowmasters, s/f connectors, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers.

My old 96GT

SMOKE · 04-13-2001, 10:14 PM

I was under the impression the replacement was not plastic.

Stefan · 04-13-2001, 10:28 PM

It's definately plastic - though the exterior looks a tad different. I have no idea what the differences between the original and the '98 intake are. I assume they flow the same. At the very least I got a free thermostat and a flush and fill for free so as long as everything works I can't complain.

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

04-11-2001, 10:13 AM	#1
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Damn intake! Well, it finally happened. My intake just blew about 10 minutes ago. It just happened out of the blue. So off to the dealership she goes. I'm pretty sure it's the intake as there is coolant all over the inside hood and the front of the intake is soaked. There don't appear to be any leaks or cracks on the radiator or anything else. Sound like an intake? I wish i had the money to upgrade the part but i'll have to deal with whatever they put on. I'm assuming everything should be free. ****** ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

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04-11-2001, 12:33 PM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Damn, sorry to hear about that. Atleast they're consistant. But the replacement should be covered by Ford.

04-11-2001, 04:40 PM	#3
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Well I got it towed (her first time on a tow-truck...she looked sad) and got her to the dealership around noon. I just got a call from them and sure enough it was the intake. They ordered the parts and a new thermostat and i'll have her back tomorrow. All in all aside from the crappy part to begin with everyone has been very helpful. Maybe i'm just extremely lucky but I can chalk up another positive dealership experience. Sorry to ramble. ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

04-11-2001, 05:47 PM	#4
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	I'm glad you had a positive experience at the dealership. When mine blew, they dealership popped the hood, saw the Procharger, shut the hood, and began to write up a bill.... Needless to say it didn't stay at the dealership long.

04-12-2001, 04:15 PM	#5
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Ok, I have the car back now. Everything looks fine. I know this has been discussed before but what intake do they replace it with? Obviously it's not the SVO intake or anything so is it the same exact intake only new? Or is it a modified intake that's not supposed to crack anymore? If i'd had the money I would have upgraded and had them just charge me for the part but you know how things go. ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

04-12-2001, 04:50 PM	#6
GTRagtop Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Newburgh, NY USa Posts: 14	If I thought for one minute a cracked intake would get me the SVO one....I'd be out in the garage bangin' on it with a hammer!<g> Anyway glad you got it running again !...GTRagtop

04-13-2001, 12:55 AM	#7
T_Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 207	Glad you got it fixed so quickly. They replace it with the '98 intake. I guess it's stronger, but still the plastic crap, so how durable can it be? Just don't supercharge it ------------------ T-Bones 1997 Cobra#6342 born 6-11-97 Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.10's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Flowmasters, s/f connectors, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers. My old 96GT

04-13-2001, 10:14 PM	#8
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	I was under the impression the replacement was not plastic.

04-13-2001, 10:28 PM	#9
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	It's definately plastic - though the exterior looks a tad different. I have no idea what the differences between the original and the '98 intake are. I assume they flow the same. At the very least I got a free thermostat and a flush and fill for free so as long as everything works I can't complain. ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!