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Replacing Intake Plenum and catalytic converter


whydew
06-29-2009, 12:18 AM
What are the torque specifications for replacing the upper intake plenum on a 2002 Impala LS w/ 3800? Car was leaking anti-freeze from the passenger side near the PCV valve. Plastic Plenum was warped in the corner. Probably should not complain I have 197,000 miles and this is the first major repair. Also replacing a catalytic converter, what is the torque specs on the exhaust joints? to bad it is over the warranty. Been a great car!

maxwedge
06-29-2009, 08:28 AM
The specs should be in the manifold kit you get, no?

Iflylow
06-29-2009, 10:26 PM
Here you go:http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8235&highlight=exhaust+torque

Scroll down a few pages for the exhaust torques.

whydew
06-30-2009, 02:48 AM
Thanks for the info. Parts should be here tomorrow.

whydew
07-01-2009, 10:27 AM
easy job! Save yourself some money and do this yourself. Total out of pocket cost to me was $98.00, and only took three hours of my time.

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