3.1 GM Intake Manifold Gasket auto repairs done right 216-510-4583

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @jimmy101112000
    @jimmy101112000 13 лет назад +8

    I know two shortcuts to do this job. One is to remove the fuel supply and return lines leave the fuel rail in place along with the injectors. Just replace or reuse the Fuel inlet o-ring which will pop out. The other is to use an adjustable wrench to lift the push rod up and remove the push rod.
    I would just flush the system out and replace with the good old green stuff. Dex cool is really crappy coolant. Also it makes sense to replace the thermostat too its a pain with the intake in place.

  • @jimmy101112000
    @jimmy101112000 13 лет назад +3

    @shinyfuzzy If you look the intake gasket has openings where the push rods go through the gasket and the gasket is under the push rods also. He did this the hard way. Just use a adjustable wrench on the rocker arm to lift it up to remove the push rods. May have to rotate engine if the valve hits the piston.

  • @jimmy101112000
    @jimmy101112000 13 лет назад +5

    @caddop22 Yeah that works too. Just watch out for the fuel line o-ring that may fly out. During reassembly Activate the fuel pump to check for leaks while the upper plenum is still off. I did not have to loosen the rocker bolts just use an adjustable wrench on the rocker to lift up to remove the push rods. You may have to rotate the engine to allow the valve to open some more because it will push on the piston if its near the top. That way you do not have to worry about adjustments.

  • @Mebob2001
    @Mebob2001 12 лет назад +4

    tip for the future, dont remove the fuel rail, remove the plastic cap off the fuel rail valve and u can slide the power steering pump up u can do this, done a few working for GM saves alot of time

  • @ebehrman
    @ebehrman 12 лет назад +1

    Great video used all your tips for getting my 1998 Buick Century limited done. Thanks for video. Saved me a lot of cash, took me a little time but well worth it. Went with Felpro gaskets.

  • @DSH1092
    @DSH1092 13 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video, had this done on my 97 cutlass supreme a while back, good to see what they actually did

  • @steverayrapp
    @steverayrapp 13 лет назад

    I did this job on a 2002 Monte Carlo, took me 4 evenings after work and used the good Felpro gasket. I took tons of pictures at every stage. Not mentioned was the fact that the rear plugs are very easy to get to when all this is apart so go ahead and replace them. One more tip would be to use an air gun first and blow as much loose crap off the engine as possible to prevent it from getting inside as you take it apart.

  • @HeatherStacy
    @HeatherStacy 12 лет назад

    very helpful, i own a grandam with a simmilar set up to this mine is just a 3.4l v6. I wanted to get a look at what was needed to change the gasket before i took it to my mechanic and this was helpful so i won't be over charged. thanks!!

  • @scramblendan
    @scramblendan 9 лет назад

    I have a couple recommendations. Nice video and thank you for making it. I agree with not moving the camera so much (I am looking at something when you change the view slightly so I find myself darting around trying to finish looking while you have moved on). Maybe set the camera on a base and then point to different areas while you explain. Also when you stop and start again you sometimes repeat what you just said like how you removed the lower intake at 1:20 and again at 2:09 confused this nubie so that I went back and forth a couple times to see that, yes he is just repeating what he already said before he stopped the camera. Again good vid and thanks for making it for us.

  • @widtrak77
    @widtrak77 5 лет назад +1

    Why not use the push rod removal tool leave The Rocker studs alone? Also leave the fuel rail in place on the intake?

  • @mikwms63
    @mikwms63 11 лет назад +1

    Key item left out of your video. Re the pushrods and rocker arms: Before loosening them they are tightened to certain specifications. Your video says to loosen the rockers just enough to remove the push rods. Not a problem. BUT...how about assembly? How much do you tighten/torque? Do you have to adjust them with feeler gauges? Certainly some valves will be completely closed thereby having some slack between the push rod and rocker arm? So...what adjustments/settings/etc assembly?????

  • @08gradhigh
    @08gradhigh 13 лет назад

    my 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo LS the intake manifold gasket was going bad i was adding coolant every 3 months. At the time i didn't know it was going bad. I traded it in with 171,000 miles on it and got a 2009 Pontiac G6 GT. I only found out it was going bad in the last month or so by doing research online.

  • @blueboy7777777777777
    @blueboy7777777777777 10 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing this on You Tube.
    I have never been in one of these engines before, only BB & SB V8's. If a tube of stop leak does not work I will be doing this gasket replacement soon.
    Just wondering what is the plug looking thing with a clamp on it at the left side valley?
    Thanks again for the video.
    P.S. torquing starts from the inside to the outside. 4:36

  • @richardmccoy1314
    @richardmccoy1314 3 года назад +1

    99 Chevy lumina 3.1

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  13 лет назад

    @Noxshus At my shop I charge $350 plus tax. Generally from most other shops your looking anywhere from say $450 to $1000. Of course it varies by where you take it and their labor rate

  • @55chevytruck
    @55chevytruck 12 лет назад

    I am doing my 3.4 Pontiac van and used the lisle tool, and it was worth the 15 bucks.

  • @vicyuribry
    @vicyuribry 13 лет назад

    Thanks, good video. I have been struggling with this for a while.

  • @joereidy1111
    @joereidy1111 11 лет назад

    You da man!!! Now I know what the hell my mechanic is talking about when trying to explain this to me for my 97 century. :)

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  13 лет назад

    @TheHitler555 well there are 2 different sizes in push rods if he or she did get them wrong that can cause serious damage to the cam shaft lifters and everything else. there is diagrams on the internet to find the correct pattern.

  • @tooserious4u79
    @tooserious4u79 13 лет назад

    I've never really trusted my gasket making skills is there some gasket kits that include a seal for mating the lower intake manifold to the top of engine? If there isn't would indian head sealant be good for it because I really don't want to put everything back together to find out I have a leak thanks for video

  • @rayvee7531
    @rayvee7531 4 года назад

    I didn't see you change the radiator my mechanic said he would have to change my radiator as well. Is that necessary? He also quoted me 600 and some change

  • @halluhpenyo
    @halluhpenyo 12 лет назад

    Fel Pro Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set MS98004T was the one I got for my car. I have a 1996 3.1 Lumina

  • @brianmackey6923
    @brianmackey6923 4 года назад

    Do you have to pull the heads off to replace the lifters on that motor

  • @jimmy101112000
    @jimmy101112000 13 лет назад

    @lewnbev I bet you use saw dust in your transmission too? Its much better to replace this intake gasket on this engine because of the plastic gasket may break some more when the seal forms with the black pepper. Plus the camshaft will be at risk of breaking in half since I seen this happen on the 3400 and 3100 motors. I can see people using black pepper for a heater core or small radiator leak. But not for this application.

  • @matts417
    @matts417 12 лет назад

    Quick question.. that metal line that is just below the oil cap and above the oil dipstick, what is that called? because I got my intake gasket replaced and that line was rusted, and needless to say I have to find another one, but I am just not sure what it is called. Thanks if ya know!

  • @angelneo22
    @angelneo22 12 лет назад

    Hey man i just bought the kit and everything but where does the O Rings Go??? help please!

  • @TheBluetoob
    @TheBluetoob 13 лет назад +1

    I did this to my 99 Monte Carlo, & it was a pain in the ASS !. While I had it apart went ahead & did a new power steering pump too. Thanks GM for such a crappy engine Dammit !

    • @widtrak77
      @widtrak77 5 лет назад

      The engine is fine it's just what they used to assemble it is what is crap

  • @perfectly_unstable
    @perfectly_unstable 12 лет назад

    whoa wait a min i just started this. the gasket i got is a fel-pro but its not metal its all plastic. the box says its for my vehicle 01' Chevy Lumina 3.1. do you think this will cause problems for me later on?

  • @rickweber4350
    @rickweber4350 5 лет назад

    What kind of vibrating camera does he have

  • @jordangeihsler5490
    @jordangeihsler5490 Год назад

    Do you have to set the valve lash after u loosen the rocker arms?

    • @maddogg26
      @maddogg26 6 месяцев назад

      14 ft lbs plus 30 degrees 👍

  • @NotDavidM
    @NotDavidM 13 лет назад

    Mines at 237k and I just changed it, I think it couldve gone longer, it wasnt overheating much. I turned the fuel rails out of the way on my malibu

  • @matts417
    @matts417 12 лет назад

    its not the line that broke though :/ its that metal part on the far left side.. same thing to fix it? or I might have to go to a junk yard and find a way to pull it off another 3.1 and use some of the black hose crimp the two ends together .. think that might work too? That is if I can find a way to do it that way. or maybe find a way to weld a patch or sumin..

  • @turnerjohntahon99
    @turnerjohntahon99 12 лет назад

    my 96 chevy berretta 3.1 v6 is leaking coolant into the oil whts the problem and the cost for fixing it?

  • @erickbonilla50
    @erickbonilla50 12 лет назад

    What's the part on the felpro gasket I've heard there are two different types of gasket for 2000 buick century and up

  • @punker6506
    @punker6506 11 лет назад +1

    they make a special tool that lets you take the pushrods out without loosening the rocker arms. saves you from having to worry about torquing the bolt back down to spec. because if you don't torque them there is a good chance the threads will eventually come out of the head causing a big headache.

    • @n2cable
      @n2cable Год назад

      thats great. but where is the tool to be found?

    • @punker6506
      @punker6506 Год назад

      @n2cable lisle tools sells it.

  • @sw45acp60
    @sw45acp60 8 лет назад +1

    What does a job like this cost? I have a 2003 Buick century with 179,823 miles on it. Is it worth doing the job on this car? The car still run great as is now!Thanks for any help!

    • @Buttertoast665
      @Buttertoast665 7 лет назад

      S&W45ACP Did u ever get a response to this question?? Im dealing with this same problem .... just got quoted $500-550. Ty for your time.

    • @Buttertoast665
      @Buttertoast665 7 лет назад

      S&W45ACP my car is 2003 also with 140,000

    • @gmcinnis6304
      @gmcinnis6304 3 года назад

      60,000 miles idling in drive thru, a/c on on 110* day. temp gauge went from normal 1/4 gauge to 1/2 gauge .that was that . what a POS car engine. no wonder most ppl drive japan.

  • @shinyfuzzy
    @shinyfuzzy 13 лет назад

    why do you have to take the pushrods out?

  • @Noxshus
    @Noxshus 13 лет назад

    Hey man great vid. I don't know about my confidence level on a job this intense though. I have an 01 Century - what do you think this would set me back if I took it in?

  • @tnickells
    @tnickells 4 года назад

    The local Buick dealer wanted $3000 to replace the gasket. Oil was leaking into the coolant system. I should have videoed the radiator when I took off the radiator cap. What a mess, looked like pancake batter oozing out of the radiator. However, engine still ran good.

    • @gmcinnis6304
      @gmcinnis6304 3 года назад

      chocolate mocha mix in the radiator fill neck... overflow bottle . i put on a 7# cap thinking that maybe it is better for it to leak into the water than into the oil? or.... it will leak more and really "wash" the gasket???? 15# cap is stock. 60,000 miles and sitting in drive thru no wind thru radiator, a/c on... and temp gauge went from normal 1/4 gauge to 1/2 gage FAST... that was that. what a POS car/engine. never again GM . no wnder everyone drives japan

  • @ebehrman
    @ebehrman 12 лет назад

    I think somone else asked the question I did not see an answer. Can this infamous leak cause oil to get into the coolant system?

  • @DayzDimpz
    @DayzDimpz 13 лет назад

    How long did this take you to do?

  • @90FirstGenPGT
    @90FirstGenPGT 10 лет назад

    Thanks for this Post!

  • @briankelley7918
    @briankelley7918 8 лет назад

    whats the torque on the rocker arms

  • @stevensapyak7971
    @stevensapyak7971 11 лет назад

    The last picture is of a GM 3800 lower intake manifold, not a Gm 3100/3400 lower intake manifold.

  • @impalaboy02
    @impalaboy02 13 лет назад

    where r u located

  • @AGreedyTree
    @AGreedyTree 13 лет назад

    i have a 1999 buick century and i see grease along the intake gasket. the side of the engine is also pretty greasy. im pretty sure its an intake gasket. theres no water in the oil. so im probably not going to replace it. i dont feel like dumping another $1500 into this thing. ive already put $3000 into it.

  • @Paul_EEB
    @Paul_EEB 11 лет назад

    Firestone on Manchester ct, quoted me over 1200.

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  12 лет назад

    That line is not avaiable as far as I know. I have had those break on me several times changing the intake Just go to the auto parts store with the tread in fitting so they can match a new one, you will have to use steel fuel line but it works just the same, buy a pre flared one with the fitting on it and just bend it 90 degrees and cut the other end off with a tubing cutter. Spend like 7 bucks and 20 min of your time

  • @dustinyambrisak8499
    @dustinyambrisak8499 12 лет назад

    how much for same job you did in this video? 99 buick century?

  • @rickymoore4006
    @rickymoore4006 9 лет назад

    Is it necessary to remove the power sterring pump to remove the intake ?

    • @BedfordHeightsAuto
      @BedfordHeightsAuto  9 лет назад

      +Ricky Moore In order to reach the two bolts on the side of the intake yes you have to remove the power steering pump but generally thats not hard to do compared to the rest of the job

    • @rickymoore4006
      @rickymoore4006 9 лет назад

      OK thanks

    • @ianwilds3139
      @ianwilds3139 6 лет назад

      you can make this repair with ps pump in place if you use a crows foot adapter but it does allow you more working space if you unbolt and gently lay it over out the way with hoses still attached.

  • @MrFlirt29
    @MrFlirt29 13 лет назад

    Hey Can U Help Me Out Here PLEASE !!!! I Have An 2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L Engine My Car Is Leakin' Antifreeze I Took It To The Shop 2 Get It Tested & They Told Me The Leak Is Coming From The Timing Chain Housing & I Needed It Timing Cover Gaskets .... If I Look Right Down Behide The Alternator I Can See Were The Antifreeze Is Shooting Out From .... Do You Know What The Problem Is .... If So Can You Tell Me Thank You

    • @jonathonhicks2369
      @jonathonhicks2369 3 года назад

      I have same problem on my 94 cutlass supreme it is leaking antifreeze from water pump and on to assembly belt. I think to replace water pump but intake manifold below spark plugs is greasy with but just leaking coolant on belt.

  • @qasion
    @qasion 13 лет назад

    Hey buddy,,where is the torque number 5?

  • @DJR5280
    @DJR5280 12 лет назад

    can anyone tell me if the intake manifold gasket issue applies to the 3.5 l engine in the malibu because i was told that GM fixed these issues in the 3.5.

  • @dedeetackett5478
    @dedeetackett5478 11 лет назад

    what do lbs on rocker bots?

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  12 лет назад

    $350 plus tax is what I charge in my shop for this job, either they are quoting alot higher or they are factoring in some other parts that may break which do happen from time to time

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  12 лет назад

    Whats year Malibu do you have? I think i its anything over 05 is ok but dont quote me to that

  • @LuStevens
    @LuStevens 3 года назад

    so cool

  • @31Grouch
    @31Grouch 13 лет назад

    Wow, I just did one at my shop for a neighbor and gave him a discounted price of 500. If your doing this job for 350, let me know where your shops at. Because this is the 5th one of these I've had to do, but if I can walk out with a buck and a half and not touch the car, I will never do another one again.

  • @codyclark7886
    @codyclark7886 8 лет назад

    torque specs for rocker arms on that?

    • @maddogg26
      @maddogg26 6 месяцев назад

      14ft lbs plus 30 degrees 👍

  • @MZMIA416
    @MZMIA416 12 лет назад

    how much would u charge for this job

    • @gmcinnis6304
      @gmcinnis6304 3 года назад

      .... DONT TAKE IT TO GM... they go BY THE BOOK... $2300.

  • @dhermosillo09
    @dhermosillo09 12 лет назад

    I got quoted $660 in a '03 Pontiac Grand pri

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  12 лет назад

    If your interested in this feel free to give me a call 216-510-4583. Thanks
    Chris
    Preppy Boys Automotive

  • @erickbonilla50
    @erickbonilla50 12 лет назад

    Sorry I meant the part #

  • @perfectly_unstable
    @perfectly_unstable 12 лет назад

    just finished now my car is acting up (FML) it starts just fine idles, well it doesn't idle it just dies after it starts. if i give it a little throttle when it starts it revs up just fine but let the throttle go and i slight backfire and it dies. WTF?!? i officially love to hate this car. side note: when installing the fuel rail, it never quite sat flush like it was when i took it out i assumed tightening the retainer bolts would reset the injectors i'm assuming i was wrong.

  • @mikebell2100
    @mikebell2100 8 лет назад

    what is ur email address I have a 98 Buick century I just did the lower intake gasket an put it all back together an started it up an is missing bad an I don't know why an it sound like it is losing compression

  • @mushroomhead3
    @mushroomhead3 13 лет назад

    @freak777power other than this problem a 3.1 will easily run 200k plus miles, this is a shitty design but these are good engines

    • @gmcinnis6304
      @gmcinnis6304 3 года назад

      too bad mine took a shite at 60,000 miles. now cost $2000 to fix it and it is a $2000 car, if that? never again GM, NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!

  • @RossSeymour
    @RossSeymour 13 лет назад

    HOLD THE CAMERA STILL.
    MY HEAD IS STILL SWIMMING.

  • @avomitousmass
    @avomitousmass 2 года назад +1

    I know a better video content tip, it's stop moving the camera so fast. If you've had 64 cups of coffee, don't take a video. If you've snorted 97 lines of cocaine don't do youtube content at all for like 74 days minimum.

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  12 лет назад

    At our shop in North Randall ohio we charge $400 plus tax. If your interested give us a call at 216-510-4583

  • @jimmcdowell6000
    @jimmcdowell6000 10 лет назад +6

    Hold the damn camera still.

  • @AngelGarcia-iq7sp
    @AngelGarcia-iq7sp 6 лет назад

    Honestly would be better if you did a step by step video

    • @gmcinnis6304
      @gmcinnis6304 3 года назад

      its the loosening of the rockers to get the gasket in behind the push rods... and then tightening them back up to the right torque so the valves open right and dont coil bind the coils... ruin the engine.

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  12 лет назад

    Cost is $350 plus tax

  • @davebar2017
    @davebar2017 3 года назад

    Ah American engine- oowaty !

  • @tomchastain6146
    @tomchastain6146 5 лет назад

    this guy must have a little kid holding the camera

  • @joshdowning147
    @joshdowning147 11 лет назад

    this video could be a lot better if he didnt move that camera all over the place. i am going to blow chunks myself.

  • @yorgle11
    @yorgle11 12 лет назад

    As far as I know this problem is really only common with the 3rd gen engines labeled as "3100". It's certainly not a problem on 1st gen engines, not sure about 2nd gen but I don't think it's common on them either.
    Dexcool is one of the stupidest things GM ever did.

    • @gmcinnis6304
      @gmcinnis6304 3 года назад

      sure is a problem on 2003 century with 3.1 L... 60,000 miles and it blew the gasket idling in drive thru with a/c on and no air going thru the radiator on 110* day. what a POS. 2nd GM car that has blow the head/intake manifold gasket. good going GM... never again. japan or nothing.

    • @yorgle11
      @yorgle11 3 года назад

      @@gmcinnis6304 Once the coolant starts to boil it's a crisis for any engine, regardless of brand.
      If that car didn't have a coolant temperature gauge though (just a light) then it's hard to see it happening in time. I would always want a gauge.
      Cooling system problems tend to crop up over time. Maybe it had a leak, needed a radiator, bad water pump, fan wasn't running, something was going on there that led to the overheat and blew the head gasket. No engine likes overheating, it's not just GM.
      The first-gen engines of this family have iron heads which are more forgiving but nobody uses iron heads on anything anymore.
      GM had weak head gaskets on some of these engines, but I'd rather have that than timing belts. Both require replacement, but the consequences of a blown head gasket aren't as immediately severe as losing a timing belt.
      There are better head gaskets available so it should only have to be done once unless something else causes an overheat and blows it again.

  • @Agassiist
    @Agassiist 11 лет назад

    if you would like not move the camera around i could see what the hells going on

  • @shawnwright299
    @shawnwright299 11 лет назад

    I could see If you quit shaking the camera.

  • @scrappyclappedoutfoxbody4174
    @scrappyclappedoutfoxbody4174 6 лет назад

    Slow down fella lol.

  • @BedfordHeightsAuto
    @BedfordHeightsAuto  12 лет назад

    im not exactly sure what part your talking about, I think we are in the same area but if you can take a snap shot of it and e-mail me it I can try to help better preppyboysauto@hotmail.com

  • @chata313
    @chata313 4 года назад

    This is not a diy video at.. lol

  • @rfn944
    @rfn944 8 лет назад +1

    Might be a good mechanic, but a terrible camera man.

  • @hootenhollerin
    @hootenhollerin 11 лет назад

    oh dear God! I think I'm gonna blow chuncks! This video is horrible...good info. though.