5 to 7 depending on experience.
parts and labor should run around $650
Remove the manifold and change the gasket. And voila!!!
The 1999 Pontiac cylinder head gasket bolt torque specification is 160 pounds. The intake manifold bolt torque specification is 90 pounds.
how to replace a distributor gasket on a 2000 Pontiac grand am 3.4l
$1000-$1500
jaguar 2001 Lower Engine Intake Manifold Gasket
The manifold gasket is the same as the plenum gasket. The manifold gasket is a barrier between the manifold and the engine block.
Low Coolant. Poor coolant circulation. Intake gasket. Head gasket.
Pretty straight forward. You must remove the intake manifold in order to replace the gasket.
You will need to remove the exhaust manifold retaining bolts in your 1993 Chevy Astro. Remove the exhaust manifold. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket and clean the surface. Reverse the process to install the new exhaust manifold gasket.
you have to remove the front suspension, and the cradle or frame that is bolted and holds the engine in.that is the only way to get to the oil pan.
I have a 2002 Pontiac Gramd Am and its in the shop right now getting the Intake Manifold Gasket fixed on it! Its about $2000 with labor costs and everything! Rediculous! Its supposidly VERY common in these vehicles....They should do a re-call!