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How to replace an intake in a GM car?

How to replace an intake in a GM car?

Remove the four middle bolts first and then the four outer. Put them in a cardboard box, punching holes and marking their locations. I had to use a crowbar on an exposed corner (very carefully) to get it out. 11) Remove the pushrods and similarly put them in a box.

Can you replace the lower intake manifold gaskets?

The original lower intake manifold gaskets will leak and then the gaskets must be replaced. Here’s how. This is a difficult job, so I took detailed notes and digital pictures to help.

How to replace gaskets in a GM 3.1L engine?

3) Plug in the Map sensor and the wiring in front of the upper manifold. Attach vacuum hose to fuel regulator upper right of manifold. 4) Mount the alternator bracket with the three 15mm bolts on the front and one in the back. Make sure the power steering lines are properly routed between the bracket and the pump. There is holder down below.

Remove the four middle bolts first and then the four outer. Put them in a cardboard box, punching holes and marking their locations. I had to use a crowbar on an exposed corner (very carefully) to get it out. 11) Remove the pushrods and similarly put them in a box.

The original lower intake manifold gaskets will leak and then the gaskets must be replaced. Here’s how. This is a difficult job, so I took detailed notes and digital pictures to help.

Where is the lower intake manifold on a Chevy?

The lower intake manifold is the tricky part. You have to jack up the motor and remove the passenger-side motor mount in order to remove one of the bolts from the intake manifold. The power steering reservoir is bolted to the block right over one of the bolts to the lower intake manifold.

3) Plug in the Map sensor and the wiring in front of the upper manifold. Attach vacuum hose to fuel regulator upper right of manifold. 4) Mount the alternator bracket with the three 15mm bolts on the front and one in the back. Make sure the power steering lines are properly routed between the bracket and the pump. There is holder down below.

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Ruth Doyle