OK Im trying to get the intake plenum off to replace the valve cover gaskets but the exhaust connection is holding me back. I tried to disconnect it from the top and that didnt help and I cant get to the bottom bolt on the back side to take it off ther e so what else can I do?

 

take the motor out

 

Funny. I got it off. I just love it when smart asses awnser someone in real need of help. I mean seriously take out hte engine to do a valve cover gasket? HA! good one.

 

+1 Mark.... I've seen a trend of replies like that. What ever happen to trying to help someone out with good honest feedback right?

Well, glad you got what you needed.. Cheers!!!

 

lol, sounds like someone needs the toyota manual.
you didnt even say what engine you are working on. I would assume you are talking about the egr pipe, but there are like a 100 things under that intake plenum. and yes that bolt is a pain to get to.

 

Sometimes the bolt gets hung up on the gasket it self. I just did it, so it is possible. .....no wait, pull the motor! <---- WTF