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Old 05-26-2009, 02:41 PM
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Am planning on changing the UIM/LIM gaskets on my '94 bonneville SE. Can't remember but was 1994 a bad year for the plenums ? I'm hoping on just replacing the gaskets or is it wise to do both gaskets and a new plenum.



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Series II engines have more of the plenum problems then series I but that not saying there is no issues with your series I upper intake. Dorman makes a good replacement upper intake manifold.
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Thanks Pontiacker94......I thought the series II 3800'* were the culprit, being a cheap bastard, I'll start first with the gaskets but look mine over for any obvious signs of distress.
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no problem
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S2'* do have the market cornered on UIM failures. Although the plastic S1'* can fail as well.

Big thing here is checking the LIM gaskets while you are there. I'd be you'll want to replace them.
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Thanks Billboost37....absolutely!!!!...with the stellar help from this forum I'll be doing both the UIM/LIM. Would never have dreamed about taking on this job without this forum. A tip of the hat to all !!!
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