[schoward]

I am seeking to remove and reinstall my #1 and #2 intake runners with the CIS and engine in car as part of replacing injector seals and sleeves. I suspect a small piece of injector sleeve debris fell into the head on #2 when removing the injectors sleeves/seals which were all unbelievably brittle and crumbly on the 1-2-3 side.

The fit is very tight to get the runners off without cutting the boots it seems. I get some wiggle but not enough to clear the studs - not even close. I have removed the WUR etc to get access. Of course I could cut the boots and I have new ones on hand, but if it's too tight to get the runners off without cutting, how will I get the runners and boots back on with new boots which cannot be cut?? With the the new boots, can I shove them up the runner a little more to give me the wiggle room to drop the runners back on then move the boot into position?

I know people have done this and #1 and #2 are the easist it seems. I have searched and found posts on getting these things off, but no detail on the question above in terms of getting back on.

Thanks in advance.