I'm new to the small V6s so forgive some dumb questions, here goes one: I pulled the old intake manifold in preparation for paint and a new Edelbrock intake. Tell me I dont have to pull the pushrods to install a new intake gasket.

 

No.. You dont have to pull the push rods.

 

yeah you can cut the gasket, where it says dont cut...lol but what better time for a valve adjustment.

 

Looks to me like cutting to go around the rods is ok, but I thought maybe I'm overlooking the obvious?

 

i cut them too

valve adjustment = a loooooooooooooot of time lol

 

yeah just cut them and make sure you use some good adhesive... i use "right stuff" and it is AWESOME. i should have cut mine =( but i didn't, now im rebuilding my engine because i messed up my cam