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    gonna replace the lower intake gaskets on my 2001 grand prix 3.8 NA

    gonna flush coolant at this time and get rid of the dexcool

    planning on replacing the coolant elbows also at the time

    was looking at this kit at autozone, is this everything I need?

    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...8_12080_142805

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    You want the second one down. Part number # MS98014T

    Which is the metal/steel ones, AC delco uses aluminum, but same thing.

    You also want to buy 10 quarts of oil and a new filter, so you can wash away the coolant in the valley and to change it twice so you dont have internal engine problems.


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    I would also get some RTV if you don't already have some and a new thermostat.
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    I've always got the one cam listed. But I dont see anything wrong with the one you listed either.
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    yes sir that is everything you need besides the coolant, coolant elbows,oil, and oil filter, and rtv for the four corners when installing the Lower intake manifold. After you're done changing the lower intake gaskets and the job is complete make sure you drain your oil and refill with fresh. I go a little over the top and do my refill with a cheap oil, run the car for 5-10 minutes, then drain and refill with mobil 1. All up to you on how safe you want to be making sure all the coolant/water is out of your oil.
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    got it, changed to the felpro

    added thermostat to the list

    thanks

    making my girlfriend buy me this for doing the work for free

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    also the felpro doesn't include the upper, so do I need this too?

    Felpro/Intake Plenum Gasket (MS95812) | 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 Cylinders K 3.8L SFI OHV | AutoZone.com
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    Yes, you'll need that too.

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    the intake isn't leaking just doing it as preventive measures

    So is the Felpro that much higher quality?
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    im in stillwater

    what else?
    so far
    felpro LIM
    felpro upper
    dorman intake elbows
    thermostat
    coolant
    oil/filter
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    You just want the metal style intake gaskets, so that way you never have to worry about them again.

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    Man, everytime I wanna help, people live so far away lol.

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    You could always to plugs and wires if you wanted to add those to your list.
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    earlier this spring I put in all new plug and wires, rear brakes, outer tie rod ends, belt, air filter

    just finishing what I meant to do earlier

    She has been driving her jeep wrangler all summer long, this is the winter beater. Gettin a head start on this before winter hits. Always sneeks up on ya
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    If the valve covers are leaking, it's the perfect time to do them. I'd include a bottle of TB cleaner and take that off while you are at it. Like the upper, the gasket is reusable. Check that upper manifold in the EGR are to ensure it's not getting weak. If it seems weak, etiher plug the ports or replace upper.

    See my L36 UIM Failure thread for more info on the most common killer of the NA motor.
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    10-4 Billboost,

    thanks for the heads up!
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    thanks for everyone's help, job done and running good!!

    Couple tips I learned -

    buddy mechanic told me to put a good bead of black RTV sealant on the vally, then lay down the vally rubber gasket and lay another bead.
    Remember to transfer the little black hose on the upper plenum intake gasket

    other than that it was super easy compared to my ford powerstroke 6.0 oil cooler rebuild job haha

    Oh and one more thing, autozone had to special order both felpro gasket sets and did not have the dorman coolant elbows in stock.

    Oriely's had everything in stock!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    If the valve covers are leaking, it's the perfect time to do them. I'd include a bottle of TB cleaner and take that off while you are at it. Like the upper, the gasket is reusable. Check that upper manifold in the EGR are to ensure it's not getting weak. If it seems weak, etiher plug the ports or replace upper.

    See my L36 UIM Failure thread for more info on the most common killer of the NA motor.
    I went looking for that thread Bill, cause I will be doing the same thing, and I can't seem to find it...I know it used to be stickied...(shame it still isn't, was a GREAT write-up!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by bayus2972 View Post
    I went looking for that thread Bill, cause I will be doing the same thing, and I can't seem to find it...I know it used to be stickied...(shame it still isn't, was a GREAT write-up!)
    NVRMND...found it!!
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