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No, the factory gaskets are a plastic design. you can find a great write up on changing the gaskets and pictures of what the factory ones compared to the felpros are like.
on the link below
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WhyEngine coolant in crankcase 5.7 liter vortec?
That is a very COMMON PROBLEM WITH those engines. You need to replace the intake manifold gaskets to fix that problem.
Can abad intake gasket in a Chevy truck 4.3 liter cause water in the egine block?
You will need to replace the intake gaskets to fix your problem. The HEAD GASKETS will not be your problem.
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Intake gaskets have failed.
Do you have to remove the distributor on a bronco 2 xlt 2.9 liter engine in order to change the intake manifold gaskets?
yes
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The 3.8 GM V6 is prone to blown intake gaskets much more than blown head gaskets. The blown intake gasket causes a loss of coolant which in turn causes overheating and a blown head gasket. The problem exists with most 2000 to 2003 vehicles equipped with the 3.8 Liter V6. There were defects in the upper intake manifold gasket, throttle body nuts, and the throttle body gasket.
Where is the IAT sensor on 2006 Chevy 5.3 Liter vortec engine?
Its together with the mass airflow sensor(maf). On the top of the air intake tube.
Where would water leak into the oil on a 5.3 liter Chevy?
Cracked cylinder head, blown head gasket, engine block or intake gaskets.
Is a 5.7 liter vortec a 350?
yes it is
What is a Chevy Tahoe 4.9 vortec?
The 4.9 vortec means that it is a 4.9 liter v8 probably.
What motor does the escalade have?
V8 6.0 liter Vortec
What problems does a 3.4 liter engine have?
Most common are head gaskets & intake gasket leaks know there is an improvement they put a metal stripping in the rubber gaskets. That i bought at the dealership. Rumor has it was that the red and orange coolant was eating the gaskets.That was information from my friend a Chevy mechanic.
What is average price for parts and labor for replacing intake manifold gaskets on 2003 chvy silverado 5.3 liter?
I had some minor work done to my 04 and it cost about 200.00 to replace them!
