Pretty straight forward. You must remove the intake manifold in order to replace the gasket.
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I was having a problem with my intake manifold gasket on my 2003 Pontiac grand am and i took it to a shop it was 600 dollars parts and labor you can get it much cheaper i just chose a mechanic i could trust. now it may not be intake manifold gasket the best way to tell is to lift your oil cap look at the backside of it and if there is a blueish tint liquid on the cap then your getting condensation which means bad intake gasket. But it can also be your thermostat housing messing up which would be much cheaper.
To replace the intake manifold on a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, first, disconnect the battery and remove any components obstructing access, such as the air intake and throttle body. Then, drain the coolant and remove the intake manifold bolts using a socket wrench, carefully lifting the manifold off the engine. Clean the mating surfaces, apply a new gasket, and install the new manifold by reversing the removal process, ensuring all connections are secure and the system is properly refilled with coolant before starting the engine.
from my experience from other vehicles, depending on the side of the head gasket remove the valve cover, then it may be required to remove the intake manifold after that remove the head and scrape the old gasket off adding a new one in the process. the motor can still be in the car when doing this the intake manifold must be removed, upper and lower, to get the heads off of any v-8 that is domestic
To replace the upper and lower intake gaskets on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, first, disconnect the battery and remove any components obstructing access, such as the air intake and throttle body. Then, remove the intake manifold bolts and lift off the upper intake manifold, followed by the lower intake manifold. Carefully clean the gasket surfaces, install new gaskets, and reassemble the manifolds, ensuring all bolts are torqued to the manufacturer's specifications. Finally, reconnect all components and the battery before starting the engine to check for leaks.
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!
Between the head and the block. First, remove intake manifold and exhaust manifold. Take the valve cover off and unbolt the head. Then, pull the head off and you'll see the gasket.
The intake manifold, on your Jeep grand Cherokee, is located on the front side of the engine. The exhaust manifold is bolted to the engine.
For the manifold see link below for detailed info on the class action settlement and detailed DIY instructions... http://www.autoclinix.com/Manifold.htm Is the intake cracked? Is it a 4.6L? If so, a recent class action settlement extends the warranty, on the intake, to 70,000 miles. Don't replace with OEM manifold.
get yourself a chilton or a haynes manual. it should explain it all
To replace the exhaust manifold on a Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1-liter, start by disconnecting the battery and removing any components obstructing access, such as the intake manifold or engine cover. Next, unbolt the exhaust manifold from the engine block and carefully detach it from the exhaust pipe. Clean the mating surfaces, then install the new manifold with a new gasket, tightening the bolts to the manufacturer's specifications. Reassemble any removed components, reconnect the battery, and check for leaks before starting the engine.