Will be attempting to replace the Intake Manifold Gasket on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 5.3 L with 286,000 miles.
Have never done this before.
Would like to know if there are any things to watch out for.
Some say that the wire harness and other components under the cover might be brittle and might require changing. Others say to be careful because you might end up breaking or separating plastic parts.
I got a quote of 400 dollars with dealer parts and labor from a guy who works at the dealer but does side jobs.
400 bucks seems a little too much.
I also have read that I should replace the Nox sensors since I'm working in the area.
Also heard that it is a good idea to seal an opening in the area where the Nox sensors are at. Still not sure how or where they are talking about.
Drove our truck to this other shop to get a quote and they told me that I should replace the Manifold because they are always turn out to be warped.
I want to use Genuine parts so I will be getting the gaskets from the dealer.
Does anyone here have the part numbers to the gaskets or gasket kit.
One last thing, to replace a valve cover gasket on a Civic is a piece of cake. How difficult is it to replace the valve cover gaskets on these trucks.
Any advice greatly appreciated....I will need it.
Have never done this before.
Would like to know if there are any things to watch out for.
Some say that the wire harness and other components under the cover might be brittle and might require changing. Others say to be careful because you might end up breaking or separating plastic parts.
I got a quote of 400 dollars with dealer parts and labor from a guy who works at the dealer but does side jobs.
400 bucks seems a little too much.
I also have read that I should replace the Nox sensors since I'm working in the area.
Also heard that it is a good idea to seal an opening in the area where the Nox sensors are at. Still not sure how or where they are talking about.
Drove our truck to this other shop to get a quote and they told me that I should replace the Manifold because they are always turn out to be warped.
I want to use Genuine parts so I will be getting the gaskets from the dealer.
Does anyone here have the part numbers to the gaskets or gasket kit.
One last thing, to replace a valve cover gasket on a Civic is a piece of cake. How difficult is it to replace the valve cover gaskets on these trucks.
Any advice greatly appreciated....I will need it.