upper intake manifold

I am intermediate level mechanic trying to do an advanced project, the cost of having it done professionally is more than the vehicle is worth so, what do I have to lose? The mileage on the vehicle is about 85K and it has the 4.0L V6 Flex-fuel, automatic transmission, 2-wheel drive. While...

I pulled my upper intake manifold yesterday to replace the thermostat housing. In the process, one of the "hairpin clips" used to hold rubber hose to the underneath of the manifold broke. There are 2 of these lines feeding into the left and right side of the upper manifold. The clip is...