UIM gasket replacement
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UIM gasket replacement
Since it is a sad fact of the Bonnies existence of the dreaded UIM failure, I am planning replacement of related parts and gaskets. Finding the gaskets shouldn't be an issue, I do however have some questions of the coolant elbow. Do I need to replace the coolant elbow when I do the gasket? If so which one do I need upper or lower one?
Would it also be a good idea to replace the TB gasket? If so the L32 is the one I would need, correct? I will probably clean the TB while I am at it so what will I need for that?
Thanks for the help,
Tim
Would it also be a good idea to replace the TB gasket? If so the L32 is the one I would need, correct? I will probably clean the TB while I am at it so what will I need for that?
Thanks for the help,
Tim
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You will only need the coolant elbow if you are changing your LIM gasket, not your UIM gasket/UIM. And then you will only need the elbow if you break it removing the LIM. And it would be the uppper elbow.
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Please read this Techinfo article.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...t=upper+intake
It goes into lots of detail. When you chang the UIM and gaskets, you should also change the lower intake gaskets and coolant elbow. They go bad and should definately be replaced.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...t=upper+intake
It goes into lots of detail. When you chang the UIM and gaskets, you should also change the lower intake gaskets and coolant elbow. They go bad and should definately be replaced.
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Originally Posted by GTPboy
You will only need the coolant elbow if you are changing your LIM gasket, not your UIM gasket/UIM. And then you will only need the elbow if you break it removing the LIM. And it would be the uppper elbow.
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Originally Posted by willwren
It'* true that the elbow is in the LIM, but with the SEVERE erosion that Dex-Cool puts your elbow through, you MUST replace it AND your LIM gaskets.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Mac.. its possible and a lot of extra work. Over time.. the gaskets will need to be replaced.
Originally Posted by willwren
Mac, your gaskets are already corroded. I gaurantee it.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Mac, your gaskets are already corroded. I gaurantee it.
Get a Dillon intake, Buttermore stovepipe, and aluminum LIM gaskets, and drive up here. We'll do it together. You can even pick up the UIM from Dillon on the way North. He'* on the way.
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