C4@your_door

I have an intake manifold leak. I did the preassure thingy and saw where it was leaking. I need to get this repaired and am having a friend that is a machanic take care of it for me. (I can't do repairs like this, wind up with extra part :D)

I need to know everything that I would need to complete this project. I told him that I would supply him with everything needed to do the job.

Anyone who has done this could you please tell me everything that I would need.

Thanks in advance :cheers:

cprgmr

Here's what I needed for my LT1...

(2) Intake gaskets (fel pro preferrably)
(1) Tube of RTV (or equivalent)
(1) EGR gasket (goes on top backside of intake)
(1) Secondary Air Injection gasket (goes on top backside of intake)
(1) Tube high temp thread sealer
(1) Throttle body gasket (if you remove)
(1) Box of zip loc bags (for bolts, etc)
(1) Roll masking tape (for marking aforementioned bags)
(1) Can of gasket remover (or equivalent)

Besides the tools for removal (torque wrenches, etc), I think that's all that you need. If I think of anything more, I'll update. :)


[Modified by cprgmr, 6:25 PM 2/4/2003]


[Modified by cprgmr, 6:25 PM 2/4/2003]

Storz

When I asked about mine someone posted a link to a site that had a magazine article with all of the stuff you need, hopefully they will see this and post it again

StephensblackL98

Your mechanic friend is probably aware of it, but Felpro has a set that has all gaskets needed. I think it's called the "upper gasket set". In addition to the list above, it has the plenum and runner gaskets as well. About the only one that isn't included is the thermostat gasket...........you may as well replace the thermostat as well, since you have to remove it, anyway. At least I did on my L98.

CentralCoaster

:withstupid: It includes the throttle body gasket, plenum to runner gaskets, runner to base manifold gaskets, and even new orings for the injector ports on the fuel rail. You might also want to get new orings for the fuel lines going into the fuel rail (2) and new orings for the injectors themselves (where they seal to the intake base). If I recall, the kit didn't include a distributor gasket, thermostat gasket, or EGR gasket.

I think it came with the base to head gaskets.. but not sure.

They'res LOTS of posts on this topic.. use the archives and you'll find what you're looking for.

Izover4u

What pressure thingy? My intake manifold may be leaking but im not 100% yet... What is this pressure thingy that can tell me if its leaking or not.. :cheers:

StealDads67

I heard once you get a manifold leak.. the manifold goes bad and you have to change over to a superram or miniram....... :yesnod: hahah

C4@your_door

Alls it is the Pressure Tester tool. I don't know the name of the tool though.

Izover4u

where can i go to get my car tested?? or where can i go to buy that tool??

Sam Lam

I just purchased a Fel Pro "Intake Manifold Set" part number MS 93318 for about $28 at a local auto parts. This set has everything but the kitchen sink! It contains: tube black RTV, throttle body gasket, distributor gasket, EGR pipe gaskets, fuel pipe O rings, injector O rings, manifold to head gaskets, and runner gaskets. It does not contain a thermostat housing gasket. I assume your "leak" is coolant which you found when you pressurized the radiator??? I would make sure the manifold to head bolts and the thermostat housing bolts are tight before I started pulling off parts.
:rolleyes:

Gregory VanLare

Be aware that there are a few black plastic vacuum lines that with age become brittle and easily crack or break. I have an 85 and can only get one from the dealer (only $12.95) but for your 90 they may still be available. Some of the guys on the forum post about using rubber tubes, I don't recall the diameter though. Good luck!

C4@your_door

I was able to see with a flashlight where the little crack was leaking coolant.

VQT88Vette

Buy a new set of intake bolts to replace the torx intake bolts. Anything is better than the torx:)