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02-21-2006, 06:38 PM | #106 | ||
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If you can use basic tools, you can do this. There really isn't any electrical computer stuff to worry about. Just plug everything back in the way you found it. The hardest part is making sure that the fuel injectors get plugged back in right, and if you label those you can't mess it up. (That last sentence would have scared me to death two weeks ago, but, trust me, it's not a big deal.) Just label everything as you take it apart. I started at "A" and ended up at "N" with the electrical connections. My fuel injector connections still had the factory labels. The only thing I would do differently is take a few good pictures before you start, just to know for sure that you've routed all of the electrical correctly when you are done. But, I didn't do that and everything still looks neat and runs well. I tallied it up the other day, and it took me about 20 hours. Keep in mind that I also changed plugs and wires, flushed and filled the coolant, changed the transmission fluid and filter, changed belt and hoses, PCV valve, etc. etc. I also wasted about an hour trying to figure out how to remove the alternator (mine was different than the Haynes Manual) and about an hour trying to find two bolts that dropped and didn't hit the floor. (One of the most sickening sounds you can imagine.) Can you borrow a friend's garage for a weekend? This is just such a do-it-yourself type of repair. No great expertise needed and the parts are relatively cheap. Just take your time and be patient. I'm telling you...when you're done and it starts up, you'll feel like a million bucks. |
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02-22-2006, 07:13 PM | #108 | |
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Re: INTAKE GASKET MAIN PAGE, PLEASE POST Q'S&A'S HERE!
well the shop Ive used for years said they have time tomorrow, also said they do 2 to 3 of those jobs on GM minivans per week!
the cost is $400, and they use the new improved gasket, so I thought what the hell let them do it |
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03-05-2006, 10:07 AM | #109 | |
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Re: INTAKE GASKET MAIN PAGE, PLEASE POST Q'S&A'S HERE!
OK, So how do I know its the intake gasket? I am noticing small amounts of coolant on the garage floor after the van has warmed up and I just had to add coolant because of the low coolant light. I just changed the oil and did not notice anything out of the ordinary in the oil.
2000 Venture with about 95K... What do I look for next? I am totally comfortable replacing the IG myself, but I need to confirm that its bad. Thanks, Steve |
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03-07-2006, 01:59 PM | #112 | |
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Thanks you guys, I put the van up on jacks last night and took a good look around with a flashlight and mirror. I am 90% sure its my intake gasket. I can see fluid weeping slowly from both sides of the intake gasket area. It leaks slow enough that I think most of it burns off...
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03-12-2006, 04:28 PM | #113 | ||
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03-13-2006, 10:05 AM | #114 | |
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I've never repaired anything on my car other than the air filter. Now my intake gasket is leaking red coolant.
The dealer wants $735 for labor and $200 for parts (ballpark)! Folks, my 98 Venture is worth only about $2,500 Blue Book. And I didn't mention the break work I found out I need - totaling about $800 p&l. How much do you have to know about cars to do this intake gasket repair yourself? Maybe I should cut my losses and sell it fast. |
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Promoguy, go see this thread.
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03-14-2006, 05:40 AM | #116 | |
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For promoguy and 4432flying.
IMO, you should fill out the form and participate in the class action law suit this attorney is putting together. http://www.girardgibbs.com/dexcool.html Heck, anyone who has ever had a head gasket or intake gasket problem or cooling system problem of any kind while using dex cool should participate.
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03-14-2006, 11:25 AM | #117 | |
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Promoguy and 4423flying, HEADS UP!
Bleepster says he has a TSB for the manifold gasket replacement, see the thread here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=537465
As you can see in my reply, I asked him to give us the TSB number so we'll hold our hat and hope he does. |
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03-15-2006, 11:29 AM | #118 | |
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Re: INTAKE GASKET MAIN PAGE, PLEASE POST Q'S&A'S HERE!
I requested TSB 03-06-01-010 on one of the other forums I visit and a GM-Tec posted it. Follow this link for the TSB...
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/inde...T&f=81&t=50614 I plan to tackle this job when it gets a little warmer. But I will do it myself. I am also going to change the plugs, wires and relevant other gaskets... Steve |
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03-16-2006, 07:05 PM | #119 | ||
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And the "official" TSB can be found here. I'm sure it's already posted in this thread somewhere but I'm too lazy to go back and find which page it was.
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Re: INTAKE GASKET MAIN PAGE, PLEASE POST Q'S&A'S HERE!
LOL! The independent garage that did mine said they have done as many as FOUR IN ONE WEEK and he keeps two sets of parts on the shelf. Said usually takes five to six hours but two of them did one in four hours. I reckon it's all a matter of practice making perfect and you do it often enough it becomes a piece of cake. BTW, mine hasn't leaked a drop and the temp gauge stays in one place rather than constantly moving up & down like it did before they fixed the leakey gasket.
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