Quote Originally Posted by 34_40 View Post
That one I've seen first hand. Not a terribly hard job and the intake seals usually fail before the starter or about the same time, (so I am told) but personally I think it's a whole lot better idea than in a bell housing! What's easier? Lift a plastic intake manifold? or remove a transmission?
What's easier? Pulling a couple of bolts while laying in the parking lot of the auto parts store, carrying it inside to swap for a new/rebuilt and pulling out of the lot in less than ah hour!!