The labor guide book gives 4 1/2 hrs. for a well trained mechanic to do.
It has to be done right, are you will be doing it over again.
It is between the upper and lower intake manifold. The gasket is an o-ring type.
there is no upper intake gasket, only a front and rear
to replace the intake gasket would be about 4 hours labor. parts would run about $50
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take it to a mechanic
Head gaskets are changed on a 97 Chevy Blazer by removing all engine accessories, taking off the intake manifold, removing the valve covers, and taking out the retaining bolts. The heads can then be lifted, the gasket removed, and a new gasket put in place.
how much u think auto zone or pepboys will charge me to fixa head gasket on a chevy blazer 1996
there is no lower intake gasket, only a front and rear gasket
In short, Yes. Chevy made their gaskets a certain way to work with their coolants. Others tend to corrode the gasket prematurely.
You have to remove the diff cover, then replace with new gasket and refill thru plug.
21/2 hours if you know what you are doing
if you are going to replace the intake gasket you might as well change the head gaskets at the same time[it will cost you a little now but save you a lot later