89 wagon brake booster Help PLZ

~rf~~rf~ Band Wagon
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
I need some input please. I've done a search for this but didn't hit anything.
I started out to change my master cylinder due to lack of brakes once in a while.
when I removed the master cylinder there was fluid around in the booster inside. the MC replacement instructions said to replace the booster if there was fluid there. I got a replacement and dove in. The "civic" manual says to undo the 4 bolts and pedal pin under the dash and the booster will come out off the firewall. Now I'm at wall, or should I say manifold. the intake manifold seems to be in the way. Am I missing somthing, 'cause it aint coming out. Does something else need to be removed?

Comments

  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    You may have to move the intake manifold, or undo the engine mounts and shift the engine forward. I haven't personally run into this problem, maybe someone else here has...

    How much more clearance do you need?
  • ~rf~~rf~ Band Wagon
    From the looks of it, I need at least an inch to clear the brake pedal rod, in the booster, from the firewall.
  • leWolfleWolf Senior Wagonist
    Gotta pull the intake, any one who has done this will agree. It's a pain in the a** but way better than trying to lean the engine outta the way.
  • ~rf~~rf~ Band Wagon
    Thanks,
    I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that.
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