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Have an 03 Impala LS 3800 @ 117K miles. In process of a L36-L26 upper swap and new gaskets for LIM/UIM. Have more planned on this. Just noticed a slow total coolant leak of 1/2 -3/4 gal over last few months, so go this going. I cleaned up the LIM today and saw pitting around the coolant ports...Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow ...Considering a 3800. Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by WilliamE May 24, 2017. A. Anytimeminutes Discussion starter 5 posts ...Read the next 20 complaints ». Maximize. The 2003 Chevrolet Impala has 55 problems reported for intake manifold gasket failure. Average repair cost is $1,000 at 87,800 miles. (Page 1 of 3)

If this is the 3800, has the LIM gaskets been replaced? Possible the coolant getting in there. 2001 RegalGS with over 300,000. Plog, ported rear, 3"DP, 2.5" out the ...

If this is the 3800, has the LIM gaskets been replaced? Possible the coolant getting in there. 2001 RegalGS with over 300,000. Plog, ported rear, 3"DP, 2.5" out the rear. 3.4 & 3.6 pulley,changes stats with the seasons, 12" duel Impala front brakes, HMS tuned, HPTuner=rookie, upgraded grounds & power wires. GM suspension upgrades, Yada, …Im gonna have to do my LIM gasket on my 97 grand prix with the 3100 soon. However,after checking around at the local parts stores,autozone and advance sell the fel pro kits. That being said,theres 2 versions of thier kits..the cheaper one is 50 bucks but their more expensive kit is 85 bucks.The 8...

Ok, so I'm having a mini meet to help change my LIM Gaskets, and my valve covers are leaking, so that needs to be done ... Login Register: FAQ Search: It is currently Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:59 pm: View unanswered posts ...I know there are some other threads on this topic, I did not want to hijack them though. I've had issues with my car not wanting to start on occasion when it was warm, or if I used the AC while it was idling. After about 2-3 years without being able to find out what the problem was, I'm pretty...As bad as my LIM gasket was I'm sure fluid could have gotten sucked into the intake chambers though, because the gasket pretty much fell apart in my hands when I removed it. ... A forum community dedicated to all General Motors makes and models owners and enthusiasts running the 3800 series engine. Come join the discussion about …lower intake manifold removal. Hi everyone. I currently am working on a 1996 Camaro 3800 with a cooling issue. I took the UIM off and have taken all the bolts of the LIM out but I cannot get it to break loose. I have tapped it with a rubber mallet and used a prybar under the thermostat area.

Jan 15, 2011 · AS for LIM gaskets though, they do fail on the Series 2 3800's, but don't confuse the problems with the Series 1 3800's. Those will go 200k on original LIM gaskets without a problem. Quote

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Nov 30, 2010. #1. I'm getting ready for an UIM & LIM gasket replacement on my 1999 3800 SII. I am going to be acquiring the GM aluminum framed gasket pair @ $65 (dealer), but find myself wondering about all of the others that are shown in the PermaDryPlus kit at iNeedParts.com. The sellers aren't inclined to sell those items separately - and I ...coolant is leaking into crankcase dilemma i have a 99 regal gs with 280,000 miles. i lose about a gallon of coolant a week that goes into the engine. thought it was a head gasket or the heads so had the heads checked and put on new head gaskets with new torque to yield bolts . also replaced the aluminum lower intake manifold. coolant still goes into the engine. had a combustion gas test done ...3800 Discussion . How much coolant does the 3800 need? Thread starter Freebeer187; Start date Feb 18, 2009; Reply ••• More options Who Replied? Freebeer187 The Bolt Rounder. Feb 2, 2009 5,334 10 Schaumburg. Feb 18, 2009 #1 Feb 18, 2009 ... Get lim gasket done and drain coolant without machine. 2.Gospel in the 3800 community is running a cheap dino oil for 10-15 minutes after you button it up if you do spill any antifreeze. Also, it's practically gospel to drain your oil and leave the drain plug out with a drain pan underneath when you're doing LIM gasket work. Reason being that if any antifreeze gets into the lifter valley you can ...740 posts · Joined 2004. #11 · Sep 3, 2006. Our Aussie L67 series II 3800 V6's are identical inside to the American release as far as I know. The only differences are the sump shape and oil filter adapter and gasket. Oh also the M90 blower inlet tract shape is different (although thats fairly obvious).The first most complete 3800 torque spec guide on the net. Camshaft Bolt: 74 ft/lbs + 90 degrees angle torque Camshaft thrust plate: 132 in/lbs (T30 torx) Front cover bolts: 15 ft/lbs + 40 degrees angle torque Oil pan bolts: 125 in/lbs ... Just be sure to put a glob of RTV at the corners of the LIM gaskets, and back-bottom corners of the front ...Dark Mode; Light Mode; menu Log in

Quick Note: Signs you have a bad LIM gasket In order of likely first appearance… EARLY SIGNS (high chances of saving the engine) 1. Failed coolant pressure system test (but could be other...Hello, I've been around here awhile but haven't been active due to my Firebird being out in the sidelines for the winter, and is in for a whole new suspension. I recently purchased a 2002 Monte Carlo SS from the original owner. I'm pretty blown away so far as to how much this car is really...They didn't switch to the metal lim gasket until mid 05 I believe 98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped. 04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood740 posts · Joined 2004. #11 · Sep 3, 2006. Our Aussie L67 series II 3800 V6's are identical inside to the American release as far as I know. The only differences are the sump shape and oil filter adapter and gasket. Oh also the M90 blower inlet tract shape is different (although thats fairly obvious).Nov 12, 2011 · Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow 241 - 255 of 255 Posts. 1 13 of 13 Go to page ... Running, driving, 3800 swapped Fiero originally listed at $4200. I watched it for weeks as the price fell. Finally he was down to $2500 and I decided to go look. Bad trunk rust. Missing headliner, leaking LIM gasket, pinched coolant tube, radio only works when the headlights are on, wiring looks a tangled mess, hole cut in rear firewall "to ...Oct 29, 2015 · GM 3800 Service Tips, Techniques, and Advice. ·. October 29, 2015 ·. Naturally Aspirated 3800 Series 2 Transverse mount engines. Changing the Lower Intake Manifold (LIM) gaskets and Upper Intake Manifold (UIM) This is a post for advanced DIYers for C- G-, H- and W-body cars. Do your own research.

GM 3800 Service Tips, Techniques, and Advice. ·. October 29, 2015 ·. Naturally Aspirated 3800 Series 2 Transverse mount engines. Changing the Lower Intake Manifold (LIM) gaskets and Upper Intake Manifold (UIM) This is a post for advanced DIYers for C- G-, H- and W-body cars. Do your own research.

#1 LIM gasket - felpro or GM cavGTP. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message SE Level Member Join Date Jul 2009 Location Florida Posts 14 Thanks (Received) 0 Likes (Received) 0 Dislikes (Received) 0 Chats 0. 11-30-2010. I'll be doing a LIM gasket replacement on my 04 Comp G, which i've read have the older crap …Dark Mode; Light Mode; menu Log inLIM Gaskets. 1113 Views 5 Replies 5 Participants Last post by SleeperGT, Dec 18, 2010 Jump to Latest B. blh72 Discussion starter ...GM 3800 Service Tips, Techniques, and Advice. ·. October 29, 2015 ·. Naturally Aspirated 3800 Series 2 Transverse mount engines. Changing the Lower Intake Manifold (LIM) gaskets and Upper Intake Manifold (UIM) This is a post for advanced DIYers for C- G-, H- and W-body cars. Do your own research.I know there are some other threads on this topic, I did not want to hijack them though. I've had issues with my car not wanting to start on occasion when it was warm, or if I used the AC while it was idling. After about 2-3 years without being able to find out what the problem was, I'm pretty...GM 3800 Service Tips, Techniques, and Advice. The most common failures of the 3800 engine are spark plugs, wires, MAF sensors, ignition coils, plastic intake manifolds (NA engines only), and lower intake manifold (LIM) gaskets. This post discusses the causes and symptoms of a LIM failure. It will serve as a background to an upcoming post that ...My 3800 rarely runs above 200 and the engine ssems to run its best at or slightly below. ... It might clot anywhere, like the pushrods or crank passages. If you have a LIM leak, just replace the LIM gasket. Promise that it ain't THAT hard. I even did it in-car with a couple buddies helping me. Including inj orings, LIM, HV3, coolant elbows, PCV ...5. Clean the holes in which the bolts go in with Q-tips and Q-tips with solvent on them (e.g., brake clean). 6. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive. VALVE COVER INSTALLATION. 1. If re-installing the old cover, clean the valve cover and the groove in which the gasket sits. 2.The LIM Gasket failure on the 3800 II should be common knowledge to most mechanics, unless they are just shade tree mechanics, that is in my opinion. Have the lower intake manifold gasket changed to FEL-PRO Part # MS98014T, and have the EGR stove pipe swapped to the reduced diameter one that comes in that kit.its a pretty straight forward gasket replacement. Drain the coolant. Remove the fuel Rails. remove the Supercharger ( leave the TB on) remove the Lower intake. wipe up any coolant in the block. flush some oil down the valley of the motor. and then reinstall.

How do the intake gaskets hold up on the 3800? Is that a weak point like on the 60 degree V6 engines? ... The L26 (04 UIM) will bolt up directly to the L36 LIM, however... the TB will not bolt up. You would need the Gen V to L67 TB adapter to bolt your TB to the L26. And, since the L26 TB neck is longer than the L36, you may need to do some ...

Great info on the aluminum frame gaskets! I had just gotten the LIM on a 3800 the same morning i read they had them for the 3800 in dealers. Got new aluminum gaskets and removed LIM, it well worth the extra trouble. If they are available for this engine i would use them.

When you take out the bolts, clean the threads with a thread chaser (could be a nut with the same thread but with a slot cut through the side). Then use a little thread locker. I did this for the first time on my wife's 3800 and it's still fine. Not even a coolant elbow leak, but I could be lucky on that one.Location. Illinois. Oct 25, 2010. #1. It finally happened. 1999 Park Avenue, 87,000 miles. Took it in for the rear brake pads, and while the mechanic was driving it to check the brakes, the coolant passage through the intake manifold failed. He barely got it back to the shop before the plugs finally fouled out from the coolant that got sucked ...5. Clean the holes in which the bolts go in with Q-tips and Q-tips with solvent on them (e.g., brake clean). 6. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive. VALVE COVER INSTALLATION. 1. If re-installing the old cover, clean the valve cover and the groove in which the gasket sits. 2.I know there are some other threads on this topic, I did not want to hijack them though. I've had issues with my car not wanting to start on occasion when it was warm, or if I used the AC while it was idling. After about 2-3 years without being able to find out what the problem was, I'm pretty...Any minor radiator or heater core clogging in the 3800 can become fully clogged up with the tabs and almost imposible to clear. These 3800 non supercharged and ford 4.6/5.4 injectors get pretty dirty by 70k,typical Bosch design.The Delphi SC injectors flow so much they very rarely clog and mostly only need an in tank cleaner if anything.Got it all torn down today, the LIM gaskets were for sure going down fast, but I have seen worse in here/on internet. ... A forum community dedicated to all General Motors makes and models owners and enthusiasts running the 3800 series engine. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, builds, …108 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Jan 22, 2015. Hi, I bought my first car...a 2000 Impala LS for $800 last week. Body is very good (minor damage, working on this week). However, the engine is not so good. Head gaskets leak and the upper intake manifold had exploded. I've done small car repairs (radios, speakers, window regulators, EGR valve, etc ...Changed UIM and LIM. Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 6 replies 2 participants last post by 03MonteSS Sep 19, 2013. E. Eaglefixer ...im about to change intake gaskets on my 2000 lesabre and have read some people just change the upper intake with a new one that has the metal sleeve in it is that necessary mine is leaking external at the moment car has 130000 on it plan on keeping it for a while ...Tulum offers plenty of options for traveling the last 7 miles to the lagoon, from bike and scooter rentals to taxi rides. Cancun to Laguna Kaan Luum Distance: 87 miles …Looking at the lower left area of the below pic, there is a silverish appearance to the gasket. Not ... Login Register: FAQ Search: It is currently Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:19 am: View unanswered posts | View active topics. Portal » Board index » Mechanical and Maintenance (no chat or performance) » 2000-2005 (other than GXP)Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow 241 - 255 of 255 Posts. 1 13 of 13 Go to page ...

#1. I'm getting ready for an UIM & LIM gasket replacement on my 1999 3800 SII. I am going to be acquiring the GM aluminum framed gasket pair @ $65 (dealer), but …Aug 23, 2004 · Originally Posted By: sciphi Originally Posted By: PhillyJoe Since you plan on taking the top half off, remember that the head gaskets have the same miles as LIM gaskets. Also check the water pump. The 3800's almost never need head gaskets. Almost nobody on the 3800 forums replaces head gaskets when doing LIM gaskets. 3) Add distilled water (buy bulk from a supermarket) through the thermostat housing until full. 4) suction out from lower rad hose. 5) repeat steps 3-4 until the washings come clear. 6) fill completely with distilled water, connect rad hose and thermostat housing.Instagram:https://instagram. chitterlings in las vegasdfw airport terminal c precheckashley strohmier ageham quantity per person Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow 241 - 255 of 255 Posts. 1 13 of 13 Go to page ... lisa bootheford 250 inline 6 engine for sale 3800 series II, how likely to need LIM gasket. Thread starter CBR.worm; Start date ... mall frisco stonebriar mall map I drilled the block for the 3500 LIM gaskets. It only took approx 15 mins and it will keep the gaskets secure and aligned. As for the ECT sensor, I opted to extend the sensor rather than mess around with tapping the 3500 LIM. It only needed to be extended approx 6". Just make sure that you solder and shrink tube the connections.Diagnostic Tech. regarding 3.8l, blue locktite. Must use wire wheel to clean threads, not torque to yeild if not torqued too strong. If not sure, use new bolts. A must in this procedure, use grey silicone called "the right stuff" sets in a new york second. Have a old thread where you see where I put it.