Corroded LIM Lower intake manifold Get new manifold or is this one ok

[jj5428]

Quick question, do not want to do this twice Replacing the lower intake gasket for my dad. Is this lower still usable or would you replace it too?

http://i.picresize.com/E8Av

http://i.picresize.com/E8AJ

 

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

That looks like a coolant port that is blocked.

 

[Scottydoggs]

isn't one lim port blocked off?

 

[jj5428]

Pics from further away corroded spot should be smooth.

http://i.picresize.com/E8EA

http://i.picresize.com/E8EE

My thoughts are to get another lower manifold.

 

[jj5428]

160,000 miles on the original gasket.

http://i.picresize.com/E8E3

http://i.picresize.com/E8EH

 

[Scottydoggs]

that port comes sealed off like that, as long as the gasket is around that rotted area it should be ok.

 

[jj5428]

Gasket is sitting partly on the rotted area.

 

[Scottydoggs]

maybe time for a another lim then. you dont need any leaks after its done.

 

[DanPrixGTP]

You can buy a used LIM pretty cheap. I'd just snag another one.

 

[99GT2dr]

Too cheap to not replace, not worth risking your motor for $100 or less. Ebay has good prices.

 

[jj5428]

Advice taken. Just bought a lower intake from one of the forum members here.

Thanks again.