Mike,
    Parts like a stock intake manifold, very very rairly need replacement.
No one except the dealer will have it.  The only problems I've
had with these are pin holes from rust, that lose vacuum.   The fix
is to weld it, quick and easier then purchasing new or used.  Try
E-bay.   These should be a dime a dozen, from people who have
installed vent hole in there block.
                                        Eric

Mike Braden wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I have been looking at several online parts stores (vanagain.com,
> busboys.com, bostonengine.com) and may be blind, but I can't seem to be
> able to find anyone that sells intake manifolds (the actual metal pipe
> runners from the distribution box to the heads) for the 1.9L wasserboxer
> engines.  Does anyone know a place to get these, short of yanking them
> out of a wrecked van in a scrapyard?  Mine seem very rusty and ripe for
> replacement (especially if I am going to be inspecting/replacing heads
> soon).
>
> aloha
> Mike
> 1.9L '83 Van
>
>