Replacing some gaskets
07-02-2009, 09:57 PM
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07-02-2009, 10:36 PM
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I'm in Portland, Oregon.
One more question. The shop said they were going to have to replace the "intake manifold gasket." Does this mean they are going to replace the upper only, or both the upper (UIM) and lower (LIM). Because if they replace only the upper and it still leaks coolant from the lower I'm gonna be pissed. I'm going to call them tomorrow morning to see if they still have the SC off and if they're replacing the LIM too (they should for $650, the bastards).
One more question. The shop said they were going to have to replace the "intake manifold gasket." Does this mean they are going to replace the upper only, or both the upper (UIM) and lower (LIM). Because if they replace only the upper and it still leaks coolant from the lower I'm gonna be pissed. I'm going to call them tomorrow morning to see if they still have the SC off and if they're replacing the LIM too (they should for $650, the bastards).
07-03-2009, 05:05 AM
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I would call and ask them if the are going to do the LIM gasket? Lower Intake Manifold gasket I would hope so. I am not sure what your shop is doing but call and ask to be safe good luck and let us know. I hope you have good news from your shop with your Bonnie.
07-03-2009, 10:23 PM
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Yes they are doing the LIM, but not the UIM because apparently that one is in good shape. When I got there they already had the supercharger back on so, oh well on the easy coupler swap thing. The mechanic said he went through the whole cooling system and now with a new water pump and a few new hoses the engine totally solid. I'll I got now is the coupler and the valve cover gaskets and she'll be brand new.
07-09-2009, 08:35 PM
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Back from shop with a bunch of stuff done: LIM replaced, coolant flush (someone mixed Dexcool and green), 2 belts, a few hoses, water pump, driver idler pully (something like that), and a few other small things. Still need to do */C coupler and valve cover gaskets.
How hard was it to take off all the stuff that'* on top of the supercharger, like the fuel injection system? And how do I stop the gas flow so I can take if off in the first place. Also is this the right */C gasket....
INTENSE-Racing.com: Supercharger Gasket (L67)
How hard was it to take off all the stuff that'* on top of the supercharger, like the fuel injection system? And how do I stop the gas flow so I can take if off in the first place. Also is this the right */C gasket....
INTENSE-Racing.com: Supercharger Gasket (L67)
07-09-2009, 10:34 PM
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07-09-2009, 10:55 PM
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there are 2 ways first unplug fuel pump fuse from pass side fuse panel behind kick plate open fuel cap to let out pressure start car car will not run then wrap towels around schrader valve and press in valve with a wooden chopstick to let out gas onto towel, then press in fuel line snaps on fuel rail so when you pull them off have a towel here as well to get extra fuel some will come out from all three places that'* what the towel is for. Second go buy a fuel pressure relief kit to attach to the schrader valve and drain fuel into approved container. Buy FSM manual off of ebay to help with your car and look up all information about removing SC from this site do your homework and it will be much smoother. To help look up all of my post questions that is where I had problems and this will help. I think that is the wrong SC gasket as well. Do you have Oreileys auto parts? That is where I ordered my gasket from. Good luck and let us know.
07-09-2009, 10:59 PM
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Also remove negative ground cable after starting car before draining all fuel lines so you have no fires it wouldn't be good to have free gas all over everything while power is hooked up.