Dorman 615-180 Engine Intake Manifold: A Perfect Fit for Select Models Review

After 1 year it started leaking. Bolts were tightened to specification (I've restored 3 cars so I'm little more than a weekend mechanic). After a few months it got progressively worse. Gasket material is sub-standard, likely due to the manufacturing process (excessive burr indicates a poorly controlled manufacturing process). I had to send it back after opening the box. When I removed the replacement camera I installed 2 years ago, it was deformed; specifically on the vacuum hose connector…

Replaced intake due to gasket leakage. I had no trouble codes just a coolant leak outside. I've read that it's best to repeat the full stroke, which is what I did. I bought this replacement for the Dorman and it turned out to be a good replica of the original design. I've changed, no problem. I was driving and noticed the coolant temp was a bit high. Feige was air in the system. The indicator light came on. Said I had a lean mixture. I took out a can of carburetor cleaner and traced it to the…

It would be 5 stars but this installation was far from easy it should have been easy but what happened wasn't I hope everything is fine , keep my fingers crossed. Firstly there is a removable inner part that fits into the air intake or junction box, this part does not match the holes in the gasket, one of which was 1/4 inch, I had to remove the inner duct opening to use the heat gun very carefully. To stretch it to align with the padding, luckily it worked on the first try, I almost used the…

I think I like it. The kit came very complete with injector seals and a new PCV valve etc. It's a good choice but I'll list the cons for you to weigh. final torque. Please note that I am currently blaming the torque wrench that I purchased specifically for this job, NOT the PART, so I am only listing this for your consideration when doing this job to be careful. The replacement cost me $104 with a 20% discount in a nearby town! 2nd: You will be prompted to replace the EGR tube that rises…

I give this part 3 stars simply because it performs better than stock and fixes some factory issues. If aftermarket companies can't do their job perfectly, I think they need to go "back to the drawing board." There were two quirks with the distributor I received. #1, one of the bolts as shown in the photo that attaches to the throttle body inlet was bent and the threads were a bit odd. I would not screw myself into the corps in the plenum. I had to severely tap the thread and bend the pin…