Intake Manifold .. Leaking

[KennethJohnson]

why close it? and why a new one?

Not sure, guess I coulda asked here. Sorry m8.
Great thanks to Scotty and Bill.
Much help!

I just want to clarify parts needed and parts I should buy for this job.
I don't want to fix her up and have to break her back down a few months down the road...

Soo...

New plenium?
New IUM gasket
New LIM gasket
New Radiator..
New thermostat..

What else should I do? Water pump??

Coolant and Oil...

Can anyone provide me part numbers that are recommended?
Or links to Rock Auto.. Amazon?.. Whomever gives a good deal..
Thanks in advance, this car is stressing me out. I've never done a job like this before.

I'm trying to avoid running into a step where i don't have a part needed like i just read I should get new fuel injector rings while I'm at it..
This car is my daily can't have her parked too long.

 

[Scottydoggs]

if you follow this thread and mod your lower intake, it can never fail on you again, http://www.grandprixforums.net/threads/46931-How-to-Mod-a-LIM?highlight=easy

and if your intake looks like this http://www.grandprixforums.net/threads/60667-97-03-NA-L36-UIM-Failure you now know why. sealing them holes stops that from happening.

 

[BillBoost37]

I would block the coolant ports per the Modding a LIM thread. Search on my name and "Eas y" without the space.

 

[Scottydoggs]

wtf you think those two links are bill.....:th_peaceout:

 

[BillBoost37]

IT's early.. I only saw the failure one.

 

[stocker]

I'm still not clear on what coolant to use if I'm not using Dex. Bill said standard green is not ok. Should I be looking for "universal" or something?

 

[stocker]

I'm still not clear on what coolant to use if I'm not using Dex. Bill said standard green is not ok. Should I be looking for "universal" or something?

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...l-Gallon-Full-Strength/_/R-NAF1EXT_0417656901

This is what I bought. It may be green but it is for all makes and models. The compatibility chart says its fine for our cars.

 

[BillBoost37]

anycolor it's the replacement that mixes with green/dex etc.

 

[KennethJohnson]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_9&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_10&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Can someone review this part list and give me the A okay to buy.
Any additions needed? Suggested?

Getting Fuel filter, oil filter, oil, coolant local, thermostat, waterpump, spark plugs local.