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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
While you are there..it would be an injustice if we didn't beat you into doing the lower intake gaskets as well. Just for peace of mind.
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Looks like the lower manifold gaskets are done... Time for a replacement
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should I use sealant with felpro, can IM surface be cleaned without wire bristle drill or rotary tool?Best way to soak injectors?Are there any o rings with gasket?Thats all I can think of Im on 12 hr nights all weekend may stat taking apartr tommorrow.thanks
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When I did the 96 it was extremely important when you remove the intake that no debris gets into the lifter valley. Make sure you cover it good while cleaning the surfaces.
You also must do an oil change before you are done.
When I did the 96 it was extremely important when you remove the intake that no debris gets into the lifter valley. Make sure you cover it good while cleaning the surfaces.
You also must do an oil change before you are done.
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I had that done last year John!
I was able to assist, and just like Bill had said, might as well do the lower gasket as well. You will already have alll the parts off, this would be the best time to do it, and if the upper is going, the lower will be on its way. It took us about 4 hours (not in any rush) and there was only one snag- the coolant guage sensor had to be snipped, as we somehow managed damage it. The temp just kept on rising just after we started it up. But I replaced that a week later, and no problems since.
Do an oil change indeed, and a coolant flush wouldn't hurt either.
nice pics by the way!
I was able to assist, and just like Bill had said, might as well do the lower gasket as well. You will already have alll the parts off, this would be the best time to do it, and if the upper is going, the lower will be on its way. It took us about 4 hours (not in any rush) and there was only one snag- the coolant guage sensor had to be snipped, as we somehow managed damage it. The temp just kept on rising just after we started it up. But I replaced that a week later, and no problems since.
Do an oil change indeed, and a coolant flush wouldn't hurt either.
nice pics by the way!
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Okay thanks guys,I may be going mental but I dont have a lower intake on my 90 or I should say it is only a onetake 91 and up must of had 2 pc intake Oil change for sure, and coolant change.
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I am in the I need HELP stage ,need to know how to disconnect little coolant hose attached to TB underneath(I am assuming it is coolant) sounds like the one Mike broke.Everything is off pretty well .Just need TB off couple small things like alt and stove pipe and I can start on manifold bolts.Off to work now , finish disassembly tomorrow.thanks
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Well since I am back on BC I will update. Intake , Tb , and botth valve covers are on just have to hook everything else up .kinda nervous about all this working out without leaks being first time and all but friday I should be able to get er going as im in work for a couple days.
If I am correct after install is done I change oil then run car for how long and change oil and filter?Also do I do anything with coolant, just fill it and go.
Anyways thanks for all the help guys appreciate it. John
If I am correct after install is done I change oil then run car for how long and change oil and filter?Also do I do anything with coolant, just fill it and go.
Anyways thanks for all the help guys appreciate it. John
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If I am correct after install is done I change oil then run car for how long and change oil and filter?Also do I do anything with coolant, just fill it and go.
Anyways thanks for all the help guys appreciate it. John
Anyways thanks for all the help guys appreciate it. John
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Originally Posted by jdq
If I am correct after install is done I change oil then run car for how long and change oil and filter?Also do I do anything with coolant, just fill it and go.
Anyways thanks for all the help guys appreciate it. John
Anyways thanks for all the help guys appreciate it. John
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