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08-30-2009, 11:55 AM | #91 | |
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Re: DIY intake questions
What size wrench do I need for the EGR line?
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02-10-2010, 09:07 PM | #92 | |
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Re: DIY intake questions
I have a 2000 tahoe with a 5.7 vortec and replace the injector spider assembly. Can anyone tell me the proper torque for the upper (plastic) intake manifold? I have a chiltons, but it dosen't show this style for the v8's. It shows this style for the 4.3 v6 and shows a torque of 44 in/lb and 88 in/lb. Can anyone tell me if they are the same for the v6 and v8?
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04-05-2010, 04:31 PM | #93 | |
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I'm knee deep in mine right now. Took about 4 hours to get the IM out. Thank you guys for posting up so much good info.
Now for the fun of putting it all back together.
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04-05-2010, 09:59 PM | #94 | |
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Re: DIY intake questions
Got everything back together and so far, so good. Need to do an oil change tomorrow. Didn't take much coolant to make the oil a real milkshake. The truck starts and idles smoothly now. First start was a little rough. Didn't want to idle. Forgot to re-connect the brake booster hose to the IM nipple.
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02-19-2012, 10:16 AM | #95 | |
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Re: DIY intake questions
Here is some pretty good insight on intake manifold gaskets related to the sealing issues on the 5.7L and other motors:
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Arti...d_gaskets.aspx Well I decided to change the infamous intake manifold gasket on my 98 C1500 with 108K miles. I have owned the truck since it had 20K miles on it. In the past I have replaced the water pump, heater quick disconnect fitting, alternator, AC compressor, and shocks. The biggest issue with the truck has been the premature distributer cap failure. To combat that, I have 2 caps. I take the corroded cap off and clean it with a soft wire brush on a Dremel. Keeps me from buying $45 caps all the time. Overall the truck has been a good truck. I have done all the work myself except for the AC compressor. I was traveling through Arizona and New Mexico in the summer when it disintegrated. In addition to replacing the intake manifold gasket (MS98000T), I will be putting in a new 2 row radiator (Ready-Rad 0431334), new radiator cap (AC Delco 15982188), a new thermostat (Stant 14119), a new water pump (AC Delco 252-711) and a new heater quick disconnect fitting (Dorman 800-401). The water pump is 5 or 6 years old and the quick disconnect fitting was replaced with a dealer pot metal fitting. The Dorman 800-401 fitting looks to be stainless, though it may just be polished steel. Parts were purchased from Amazon and Rock Auto. I have been working on cars most of my life and consider myself an average home mechanic. I did take some classes in automotive repair at a community college in the late 90's. I have a fairly good assortment of tools. I am also purchasing the 1/2" 14 NPT tap (Vermont American 20374), the quick disconnect removal tool (Lisle 62200) and a heater hose removal tool (OTC 6046). Can't miss the opportunity to gain a few more tools. I anticipate all the parts will be here in 2 weeks. My goal is to complete the job on the weekend of 3-4 March depending if all the parts are here. I will follow the instructions in this thread along with Suburban 97's web site: http://www.market-place.com/intake/intake.htm. I will also take some pictures and post then here or send them to Suburban 97 for inclusion on his web site. I have access to online auto repair manuals so that should help. See you in a couple weeks with an update! Last edited by BajaScout; 02-20-2012 at 04:31 PM. |
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Re: DIY intake questions
I forgot the brake booster hose also. Even though I read this blog several times! I was a little worn out after all the work replacing the IM gasket.
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Re: DIY intake questions
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After replacing the intake manifold gasket everything was fine for about 30 days. Then I developed a coolant leak in the rear again. I decided to do the job again with another new gasket. Job went faster this time, but the truck will not start. I had marked the distributer and was careful taking it out and putting it back in. I have fuel pressure at the relief valve. Also verified I had spark. When all else failed I decided to pull the distributer again and reinstall. This time I set the engine at TDC with the timing mark aligned at TDC. I used a compression gauge to be sure I was on the compression stroke. I then aligned the dimple below the distributer gear with the white mark on the distributer shaft. I installed the distributer ensuring the rotor contact pointed to the distributer housing mark with the number 8 on it. Still won't start. Cranks nicely but doesn't kick in. Did several checks to be sure I did not leave any electrical connectors disconnected. Also reverified by TDC settings for number 1 cylinder on the compression stroke and the position of the rotor pointing to the timing mark on the distributer. Lost at this point. Any ideas? |
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I used a compression gauge to be sure I was getting pressure. Checked it three times. Always worth another check to be sure though. Thanks. |
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