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Bad Manifold Gasket??? Jump to Latest Follow 4K views 11 replies 3 participants last post by enslow Sep 11, 2011. R ...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...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 ...I dont think I messed with the solenoid at all during my LIM gasket job, which was the only time I pulled any of the vac lines off from that side of the motor. ... 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 ...

Supercharged 3800 Series 2 Transverse mount engines. Changing the Lower Intake Manifold (LIM) gaskets and Supercharger This is a post for advanced... Log In. GM 3800 Service Tips, Techniques, and Advice ...99 Pontiac GTP 3800 series II- Would a LIM gasket leak or problem with the LIM throw a EGR code??? By Anonymous (not verified) 22 / Feb / 2014 . So a month ago there was very small leak..which turned out to be a very big leak, couldnt find the actually leak since it was such a mess so shampooed it. Had some feelings it was the LIM gasket ...

Nov 28, 2011 · 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. This is on a 2002 Chevy Malibu with the 3.1 V6. Recently ran a UOA on the oil because I had my suspicions about the LIM gasket at 83,000 miles. Blackstone picked up 114ppm K and 28ppm Na on PYB 5w30 at 4,331 miles on the OCI, enough for them to go Pos on coolant, Tr on Water and highlight...

Jul 29, 2012 · LIM and UIM gaskets. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 4 of 4 Posts. G. Goofyexponent · Registered. Joined Jul 28, 2012 · 11 Posts. Discussion Starter ... 92' Buick LeSabre LIM and UIM gasket questions. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 1 of 1 Posts. G. gottarollwithit · Registered. Joined Mar 28, 2013 · 2 Posts. Discussion Starter ...I did the entire UIM/LIM Gasket repair 2 times, and the UIM only gasket repair 2 other times, so I'm pretty much a pro at it now, so if I ever meet anyone with that issue, I can help them out I even recently replaced a broken motor mount with hands off supervision from a friend. I'm pretty emotionally bonded with the GM 3800 engine now.I replaced the LIM gaskets on my Buick at 66k miles. Even at that low mileage, they were estimated by folks very knowledgeable about 3800 V6's to be a month away from failure. If the 3500 and 3900 are related to the 3100/3400 V6's, I'm not surprised. The 3400, while a basically all right engine, had a lot of gasket issues.Had just completed replacing my UIM and LIM gaskets along with installing a new water pump, tensioner pulley and coolant elbows on our '04 Grand Prix GT with 104K miles. ... This guy sounds like he either A) hasn't worked on enough 3800's, which indicates limited overall experience based on sheer volume in the last 30yrs, or B) just defaults to ...

Steam from the exhaust could indicate LIM gasket failure and subsequent CAT issues or failure, a common problem. Cheapest thing to start with is to check for coolant loss into the oil / oil in the coolant. ... Fix it, and that 3800 engine will last another 200-400K miles all things being equal. Huge amount of info here if you have the time: GM ...

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The LIM gasket is between the lower intake plenum and the heads. The UIM is the paper gasket between the lower intake plenum and the supercharger. ... 2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen 1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner 2014 ...Dark Mode; Light Mode; menu Log inThey 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 hoodAny 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.Oct 8, 2011 · a) non-Dexcool Series I 3800 motors did not show nearly the same failure rate with nylon gaskets. b) it has been suggested that the % 2EHA in the dead ports gets consumed as it is used to protect the neighbouring aluminum. Water and ethylene glycol are in large concentrations and not consumed. More LIM gasket questions When you look up the GM gaskets, they list different part numbers for supercharged & NA engines. ... 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 ...

3800 v6 3.8 gm series ii intake manifold coolant leak causing hydro. Intake manifold lifter gm gasket 8l lower l67 replacementLower intake manifold (lim) gasket / lifter replacement on gm 3800 l67 Intake manifold gasket gm impala prix plenum3800 l36 lower l26 supercharged ported.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...Anatomy of a Lower Intake Manifold (LIM) gasket fail: causes and symptoms. 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.Oct 26, 2018 · I guess if it consumes coolant then it will eventually overheat. John Welsh Mod Squad. 10/26/18 10:02 a.m. If it is a 3800 and it is coolant, it is the plastic elbow. The way it sprays out and gets things wet it will look much like head gasket seepage. Instead of $4 for another plastic, pay the $8 for the improved metal version!!! Originally Posted By: wtd I have a 2004 MC SS with the L67 3800. Does this engine have the same intake gasket problems as the non supercharged ones? These cars obviously use different upper manifolds so does the Supercharged ones have a manifold problem also? I just bought this car and the...The temperature can drop to 10/12 °C (50/54 °F) at night, and it can remain around 20/22 °C (68/72 °F) during the day. From June to November (but with a higher probability from …

The plenum gasket is a paper or rubber that creates a seal between the upper intake manifold and lower intake manifold. The plenum gasket is also known as the intake manifold gaske...LIM and UIM Gasket Replacement Questions. I have the supercharged L67 and was told by a repair shop that the correct LIM gasket kit was MS4470, but this looks to be the 1st generation design, or it is the wrong picture. However, every forum recommends the aluminum gaskets and I think the FELPRO part is MS98014T (shown below). Also, the tech at ...

Jun 18, 2013. #5. Yeah and the upper intake was also a sure killer on the earler model series IIs. The later series II supercharged with a rod knock is kind of surprising, but could've been due to the lower gasket. (I don't think the Buick-derived cast rods was a strong suit either, cast rods higher rod/bearing failure rates). That some bad luck.The ATP have been very good so why mess with with what works, use the aluminum frame GM LIM gaskets and its a done deal permanently. M. Merkava_4. Thread starter Joined Jan 30, 2007 Messages 17,501 Location Clovis, CA. Feb 25, 2017 ... The GM 3800 LIM aluminum gaskets ARE available from ZZPerformance; ...Unless you're trying to find a white box one off ebay for cheaper than a dorman. Make sure the quality is the same or you will risk ruining the engines when it hydrolocks or mixes the oil/coolant when the intake warps or gasket fails. Dorman's unit has the reduced EGR stovepipe but no metal sleeve. It only addresses part of the problem. Yes ...I have a 2001 gtp. I was driving last night and the engine light came on, followed by severe miss fire, tons of white smoke and the exhaust and engine bay smells like fresh fuel. Codes were po204 and po304 if I remember correctly "injector 4 circuit open" and miss fire cyl 4. There is no...M. msm500 Discussion starter. 119 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Feb 21, 2007. Well looks like it is time to replace the intake gaskets on my series II 3800. The UIM is leaking coolant and I know the LIM gasket was leaking oil due to a clogged cat. So I figure it is time to replace both. What other goodies do you guys recomment besides the gasket ...Anatomy of a Lower Intake Manifold (LIM) gasket fail: causes and symptoms The most common failures of the 3800 engine are spark plugs, wires, MAF...3800 II EGR leaking Coolant. Hi all.. Recently replaced the heater hose - elbows - successfully - on my 98 Intrigue, and now few weeks later, I have coolant spewing from my EGR valve. I had planned on tackling the UIM kit replacement sometime in the future, as this engine has 150k on it, and I guess the future is now...It is currently Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:01 am: View unanswered posts | View active topics. Portal » Board index » Mechanical and Maintenance (no chat or performance) » 1992-1999. All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST]The L26 Upper Manifold and the plastic gasket. Felpro part number MS95812 for the intake plenum gasket set. An L26 to L36 throttlebody adapter. ZZPerformance and PFYC both sell these for about $100. Coolant elbows - These will break 99% of the time when you remove the alternator bracket. Just spend the $6 and get a new pair.

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3,511. Dec 29, 2014. #4. 91 to 94 will be the L27 (Series I) 3.8. 91 to about 93 will have the aluminum intake manifold which did not have UIM/LIM gasket issues. Poster in previous thread was mixing up some L36 (Series II) 3.8 information (which would be correct in their '96 LeSabre) where a composite IM, poor UIM/LIM gaskets, Dexcool never ...

Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) in sequence. Use the J 36660-A to rotate each cylinder head bolt 120 degrees in sequence. Use the J 36660-A to rotate the four center cylinder head bolts an additional 30 degrees in sequence. Refer to. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location.Joined: Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:11 pm Posts: 1813 Location: Ontario, Canada Year and Trim: 2000 Bonniville SSEi L673800 Torque specs. 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.Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow ...GM 3800 Service Tips, Techniques, and Advice. Replacing the Water Pump, Series 1-3. The most common failure of the water pump is a leak from the pump shaft seal (through the weep hole). The next common a failure of the shaft bearing. Finally, less common, is the loss of pumping ability due to the corrosion of its impeller (due to poor cooling ...Its too nice of a car to throw any old 3800 in it from craigslist with 100k+ miles. I am trying to get it out of the car this weekend to take a look at the bottom end. ... While you have it out on the stand do the LIM gaskets on it. Personally this would be the perfect time to drop in the L67, HD trans, and 98+ wiring harness . 98 Grand Prix ...The head gasket is a piece of plastic that forms a seal between a vehicle’s engine and head. It prevents coolant and oil from mixing as it enters the engine. If you notice signs of...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. LIM gasket replacement. Tags lim gaskets lower intake manifold uim upper intake. Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by Tommy ...Post subject: LIM Gasket and coolant elbow replacement - (pics on post 14) Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:35 pm . Certified Bonneville Nut: Joined: Thu May 22, 2008 12:27 am Posts: 5095 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Year and Trim: ...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 ...

The 3800 engines are virtually bullet proof. The 5W-30 will probably make cold starts during the Michigan winters a bit easier, so that's what I would use. ... (Nulon Long-Life synthetic HDMO/PCMO rated) at the present. After LIM gasket, it will be whatever quarter bottles I've got for a fortnight, the Calibre 5W-30 synthetic (house brand to ...I pulled my UIM and LIM last week and found that the LIM gasket was in really bad shape. I also found that there was a small divet where the metal of the LIM had worn away:icon_conf. ... A forum community dedicated to all General Motors makes and models owners and enthusiasts running the 3800 series engine. Come join the discussion about ...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 Instagram:https://instagram. ap physics 1 released frqrestored republic july 19 2023 intelsteve morris big block pricemadden easter promo Bay Area, CA. Feb 7, 2012. #1. On my '96 Camaro with the 3800 II engine, after changing out a leaking valve cover gasket, found that my LIM gaskets are very … 2000's cartoons on nickelodeonkenneth's grove city ohio 3800-lim-gasket.wmv - Google Drive. 98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW . ishowspeed ava twitter Jul 4, 2015 · 3800 series II, how likely to need LIM gasket. Thread starter CBR.worm; Start date ... operating temp. My buddy has a 2007 Buick lacrosse with the 3800. Temp gauge on the dash is jumping around a lot so we hooked it up to a scanner and drove around. Its staying at 217 while driving and up to 235 when sitting with an outside air temp of 84*. Fans are working and there is a new waterpump and new 195* tstat in the car.