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CaliforniaChief
11-21-2019, 10:40 AM
2013 Chevy Cruze 1.4 Eco.

Check engine light on for intake manifold...the arm, or linkage, keeps coming loose at the bottom even after I pop it back in.

Can I use electrical tape to secure it or do I need to replace the whole thing? I'm struggling to find just the arm to replace. If I did, how hard would that be to do?
Perineum Ripper
11-21-2019, 10:45 AM
Weld, Gorilla Glue, or duct tape these things fix all of life’s problems.
BlackHelicopters
11-21-2019, 10:49 AM
JB Weld
Miles
11-21-2019, 10:53 AM
https://i-kinja--img-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/w1200/s/i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--_UEhJbpC--/f_auto/1275421562946925893.jpg
BlackHelicopters
11-21-2019, 10:55 AM
It’s all ball bearings.
xbarretx
11-21-2019, 10:56 AM
2013 Chevy Cruze 1.4 Eco.

Check engine light on for intake manifold...the arm, or linkage, keeps coming loose at the bottom even after I pop it back in.

Can I use electrical tape to secure it or do I need to replace the whole thing? I'm struggling to find just the arm to replace. If I did, how hard would that be to do?

Id say try it and see if it works. Electrical tape comes in very handy...and maybe it ends up being a slight hassle where you swap out the tape every couple of weeks....either way if it works, you save a ton of money on repairs. worth a shot.
CaliforniaChief
11-21-2019, 10:57 AM
JB Weld

I was thinking about an adhesive like that...but does that then affect the ability of the intake manifold to work? Doesn't it need to rotate around in there?
BlackHelicopters
11-21-2019, 11:05 AM
I was thinking about an adhesive like that...but does that then affect the ability of the intake manifold to work? Doesn't it need to rotate around in there?

Please readjust sarcasm meter.
CaliforniaChief
11-21-2019, 11:14 AM
I know next to nothing about these things.
srvy
11-21-2019, 11:27 AM
He has been absent with life things but Sauto is the man on these things maybe he will chime in if he see this.
vailpass
11-21-2019, 11:30 AM
It’s all ball bearings.

Gotta' watch that Fetzer valve too.
BlackHelicopters
11-21-2019, 11:40 AM
Blinker fluid ok?
Beef Supreme
11-21-2019, 11:48 AM
I think I had intake manifold arm once. Took some penicillin and it cleared right up.
SAUTO
11-21-2019, 01:42 PM
can you post a picture?

i've got a 2011 cruze 1.4 turbo complete sitting in my shop and the only arm i'm seeing is on the turbo wastegate but thats on the side towards the firewall...
SAUTO
11-21-2019, 01:51 PM
https://www.cruzetalk.com/threads/p2076-imt-code.51273/#post-3237073
xbarretx
11-21-2019, 01:57 PM
did you already try searching on Rock auto?
Baby Lee
11-21-2019, 01:57 PM
2013 Chevy Cruze 1.4 Eco.

Check engine light on for intake manifold...the arm, or linkage, keeps coming loose at the bottom even after I pop it back in.

Can I use electrical tape to secure it or do I need to replace the whole thing? I'm struggling to find just the arm to replace. If I did, how hard would that be to do?

Which specific sensor are you talking about. It sounds like you might be referring to the MAP position sensor, but want to verify. There are temp sensors and such on the manifold as well.

Visuals help a lot, if you can snap a quick pic.

EDIT: If Sauto's here, and you are getting a pic, you're probably on your way.
CaliforniaChief
11-23-2019, 06:45 PM
I tried to get a pic but it's so far down there that it was hard to get a good look.

I popped it back in on Thursday and right now the Check Engine light is off and the part is still connected. My mechanic gave me some silicone tape to wrap it, but it feels pretty firm for now. Hopefully it holds through my daughter's driving test.

But yeah, Sauto...that link you posted is EXACTLY what's going on with mine. Thank you.
srvy
11-23-2019, 07:33 PM
Sauto is the automobile whisperer around here just a wealth of knowledge.
CaliforniaChief
11-23-2019, 08:18 PM
Sauto is the automobile whisperer around here just a wealth of knowledge.

He really is a blessing. Much appreciated to him and all of you.
cooper barrett
12-04-2019, 11:16 PM
https://www.cruzetalk.com/attachments/b96815ac-b0dd-4dfc-a005-c65df25aa374_1561253272486-jpg.272091/


Mercedes method

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/r-kAAOSwkrFaYMwu/s-l1600.jpg

I tried to get a pic but it's so far down there that it was hard to get a good look.

I popped it back in on Thursday and right now the Check Engine light is off and the part is still connected. My mechanic gave me some silicone tape to wrap it, but it feels pretty firm for now. Hopefully it holds through my daughter's driving test.

But yeah, Sauto...that link you posted is EXACTLY what's going on with mine. Thank you.
King_Chief_Fan
12-05-2019, 09:42 AM
Blinker fluid ok?

or maybe the muffler bearings need to be replaced
Imon Yourside
12-05-2019, 10:02 AM
Gotta' watch that Fetzer valve too.

I'll also need some 3 in 1 oil and some gauze pads.