Lim gasket 3800

I know there are some other threads on this topic, I did not want to hijack them though. I've had issues with my car not wanting to start on occasion when it was warm, or if I used the AC while it was idling. After about 2-3 years without being able to find out what the problem was, I'm pretty...

Possible botched LIM job, is it possible to get oil in the coolant through the LIM? ...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 ...The issue of LIM gaskets on the NA SII 3800 engine regardless of GP year '97-'03 is not whether they will go bad or cause issues but just a matter of when. Here are some better resolution pics (800X600) out of my collection on the upper part (UIM) and new LIM gaskets (FelPro).If you haven't done anything with your pump yet, I'd try flushing the pump out by removing the low pressure line, place in a jar. Then add fresh fluid, turn the steering wheel while cranking the engine (disconnect coils so you can't start), keep refilling until you're done. This usually takes about 1-2 L.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.I am interested in purchasing a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 with only 84K miles on it. Everything inside and out is pretty much mint. However, there is a definite oil smell when running and when looking under the hood, there is oil (I think it is oil) visible along the entire length of the front/top of the engine.The ground path is provided by the low control circuit of the EGR valve. The PCM calculates the amount of EGR needed based on the following inputs: • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. • The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. • The barometric pressure (BARO) • The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.

Replacing the 3100 with a 3800 requires replacing the 4T60-E transmission with a 4T65-E. While the L67 (supercharged) and the L36 (non-supercharged) will physically bolt up to the 4T60-E, the PCM will not be able to control it. ... Once the LIM gaskets are changed to the Fel-Pro pieces, there is no problem with this engine. Period. T ...Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow 241 - 255 of 255 Posts. 1 13 of 13 Go to page ...Oct 11, 2007 · Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow ... Jun 3, 2011 · 3) Add distilled water (buy bulk from a supermarket) through the thermostat housing until full. 4) suction out from lower rad hose. 5) repeat steps 3-4 until the washings come clear. 6) fill completely with distilled water, connect rad hose and thermostat housing. Lower Intake Manifold (LIM) gaskets The lower intake manifold gaskets in 3800 engines deteriorate over time creating internal coolant leaks that can cause the same type of damage as a ruptured upper intake. While UIM failures are limited to the normally aspirated (non-supercharged) L-36 engines built from 95 â€" 05, the plastic-frame LIM ...Before I changed my UIM and LIM gaskets, there was oil between the fuel injectors on the LIM in those little valleys. ... 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, …

Mar 4, 2014. #1. GreeCguy's Burp, or "motoring indigestion" and And the winner is, (burpy motor trouble) threads, in conjunction with a recently observed slow drop in coolant level in the absence of any obvious leaks, I believe I may have a leaking head gasket on the GP. There is no sign of coolant in the oil or oil in the coolant, the coolant ...Law and Order is required in any business industry. The construction industry is one of the most important sectors that need delicate attention, owing to Expert Advice On Improving...I did my LIM gaskets this last summer. The job had been done berfore, probably about a year or two before we bought the car. ... 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 ...Buick lesabre with a 3.8 liter came in with an antifreeze Leek, customer stated the water pump had failed. after a quick description over the phone i had a ...Have a 2000 firebird 3.8L.. having some trouble finding this info. For the aluminum LIM gaskets I believe it is either 89017816 or 89017825. I checked a 2000 Bonneville and it lists 89017816 as the non-supercharged and 89017825 for the supercharged motor. Neither one is listed under fbody for...

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LIM gaskets, most of the 3.8L cars out there have bad original gaskets. Replacing with the same black plastic seems to yield the same results, more bad gaskets. GM changed the design and came out with an aluminum gasket for the LIM's and those seem to be well made and don't deform and fail like the plastic ones do.3800 Head Gasket replacement. Started a project to replace the head gaskets on my 3800 after doing a compression test. I have everything torn down and am ready to start re-assembly. I got a Felpro Gasket set HS 9917 PT-2, and was wondering if I should use a spray on gasket sealant like Permtex or if the head gasket should be …Oct 12, 2005 · Mitchell shows 3.3 hours to replace the Lower Intake Manifold gasket. Labor rates are about $120/hr over here, so I would expect to spend about $400 on labor. The Fel-Pro "2nd design" Lower Intake Manifold Gasket lists for $53 on Rockauto. Tips needed for porting my L32 LIM and L32 conversion on L67 992 Views 2 Replies 2 Participants Last post by GoldmemberBonneville , Aug 12, 2006 Jump to Latest GoldmemberBonneville Discussion starter · Aug 6, 2006Head gasket repairs can be expensive, but the cost can vary significantly depending on the cause of the issue and the type of repair needed. Knowing what factors impact the cost of...

I've never heard of a 3800 LIM gasket leaking air. Creator. Topic Viewing 7 replies - 1 through 7 (of 7 total) Author. Replies. November 18, 2015 at 2:18 am #844776. college man. Moderator. ... I'm with you that you usually don't associate the LIM gaskets with vacuum leaks. You do associate the bad LIM's with coolant leaks though.This video shows the steps I did to replace the upper intake manifold (air plenum) on my 2001 Monte Carlo SS 3.8L 3800 Series II engine. The replacement was...Jul 18, 2023 · The intake gaskets weren't updated to Aluminum until after (~2012) all 3800's stopped being produced (2008). Therefore, no 3800 ever cane with them originally. If you see black edge on your LIM gaskets, near the injectors, they haven't been upgraded to aluminum versions (some cheaper knock offs now exist, along with AC Delco ones). Is this a head gasket iss. Riv Performance: Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue. The 8th Gen Riviera Resource : Riv Performance :: General Tech :: Care & Maintenance : Coolant in Oil vs. Oil in Coolant +4. AA. BillBoost37. deekster_caddy. sqrivi. 8 posters. Author ...lower intake manifold removal. Hi everyone. I currently am working on a 1996 Camaro 3800 with a cooling issue. I took the UIM off and have taken all the bolts of the LIM out but I cannot get it to break loose. I have tapped it with a rubber mallet and used a prybar under the thermostat area.95-03 Upper Intake Failure / LIM gasket failure information : Page 1 of 1 [ 1 post ] Print view: Previous topic | Next topic : Author Message; bill buttermore ... For the first few years of the 3800 Series II L36 we did not have these problems as the engine was too new at the time. But at about the 4-5 year mark we started seeing a lot of these ...1) disconnect the ECT. 2) connect resistances 1400, 93, and 55 ohms in turn and observe guage. 3) guage should read min, mid, and max temperature. This tested out just fine. 1400 ohms is for 40°C, and the min in the guage is 40°C. 93 ohms is for 120°C, and the exact mid positon is 120°C. Likewise for the max.ACDELCO Part # 251718 $103.79 at RockAuto. If you reuse your bolts as I did you can get the water pump here, and save 29.00, just remember to get some Permatex HiTemp thread Sealant, and clean the old bolt threads well. Amazon.com: ACDelco 251-718 Water Pump Kit: Automotive.Joined: Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:53 pm Posts: 19 Year and Trim: 2000 Regal LSThis how-to video shows replacement of the lower intake manifold (LIM) gasket and lifters on Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with a supercharged L67 Series II 3800 3....Intake manifold gaskets still fail, but not as common. The F-body 3800 has an aluminum intake manifold, (no composite upper) therefore disregard anything you hear about the dorman or ATP greyworks manifold, and stove pipes. symptoms are subtle at first, missing coolant with no apparent leaks, maybe some extra moisture and/or buildup under the ...

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 ...

MN. Jun 19, 2006. #5. The plastic melting is one issue. Directly related to an air bubble in the system IMO, the other is the lower intake gaskets getting destroyed from unchanged coolant. Both are avoidable, and fairly easy to fix. The 3800 can take coolant leaks better then any other engine I've seen.How do the intake gaskets hold up on the 3800? Is that a weak point like on the 60 degree V6 engines? ... The L26 (04 UIM) will bolt up directly to the L36 LIM, however... the TB will not bolt up. You would need the Gen V to L67 TB adapter to bolt your TB to the L26. And, since the L26 TB neck is longer than the L36, you may need to do some ...Head gaskets are essential components of an engine, and when they fail, it can be a costly repair. Knowing the cost of head gasket repairs can help you budget for the repair and ma...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!!!im about to change intake gaskets on my 2000 lesabre and have read some people just change the upper intake with a new one that has the metal sleeve in it is that necessary mine is leaking external at the moment car has 130000 on it plan on keeping it for a while ...I just love how every 3100 and 3800 that I have had apart has a split LIM gasket right where them damn little slits are in the coolant passages. :banghead: doctorhrdware 07-08-2009, 11:09 PMI drilled the block for the 3500 LIM gaskets. It only took approx 15 mins and it will keep the gaskets secure and aligned. As for the ECT sensor, I opted to extend the sensor rather than mess around with tapping the 3500 LIM. It only needed to be extended approx 6". Just make sure that you solder and shrink tube the connections.The intake gaskets weren't updated to Aluminum until after (~2012) all 3800's stopped being produced (2008). Therefore, no 3800 ever cane with them originally. If you see black edge on your LIM gaskets, near the injectors, they haven't been upgraded to aluminum versions (some cheaper knock offs now exist, along with AC Delco ones).General Discussion. General TechRick. I have some photos from the last set of LIM gaskets I did . if replacing the. LIM gaskets get the aluminium over the plastic framed gaskets . you can see in the pic's the passenger side gasket the plastic frame has broken allowing the seal to move and oil passes into the cooling system under pressure. R.

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Avoiding disaster with your 3800 Powered Car. Actions for preventing engine fires, engine damage, transmission damage, and inconvenient breakdowns. 1. Change the fuel pressure regulator after 12 years of age. It can start leaking fuel into the vacuum line attached to it, and can cause the intake manifold to explode and cause a fire (NA engines ...As bad as my LIM gasket was I'm sure fluid could have gotten sucked into the intake chambers though, because the gasket pretty much fell apart in my hands when I removed it. ... 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 ...LIM is pitted! What to do? Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by sseilmnop Jun 4, 2010. E. Eroc ...If your blocking off the TB holes in the LIM then there is a grove that you can cut in the LIM to regain that lost coolant flow to the back head. Without the cut the back head will run ~15* hotter than the front, and with a temp gun and a few tries increasing the size you can get the rear themp the same as the front even with the reduced air ...So, I went and bought me a LIM set, and a UIM gasket (money was an issue, plenum still good) **i had to do the entire process of the LIM gasket replacement 3 times, to retrieve NO leaks. The Valley Gaskets did NOT seal, twice. (some users may have had the same issue, i didn't search the forum for this problem, just thought i'd share my experience.Jan 17, 2015. #8. I had a 2001 Impala with the 3.8 liter engine. GM recalled gasket, fixed it for free. This was worse car I ever owned, over $6000 in repairs, including: Transmission went, cam and lifters (under warrenty), radiator fan motor, window motor, many suspension pieces, fuel pump, emissions components, B.Do you have the EGR on the car still? If yes, unbolt the tube from the EGR to LIM and look at each end holding it up to light. Move the holding piece around a bit. These thin tubes like to crack. A bad TB gasket seal will also cause the code. A poor electrical connection can cause this (check battery connections for any signs of corrosion)The UIM(upper intake manifold) gasket is the one between the LIM and UIM. The 2.8/3.1 V6 engines are notorious for LIM gasket failure. In a nut shell most GM V-engines have LIM gasket issues. GM just went a little cheap on the gasket design. The UIM gasket is not the issue so much on the 3800 seriesII as it is the UIM plenum itself that fails.Buick lesabre with a 3.8 liter came in with an antifreeze Leek, customer stated the water pump had failed. after a quick description over the phone i had a ...3800 Discussion . How much coolant does the 3800 need? Thread starter Freebeer187; Start date Feb 18, 2009; Reply ••• More options Who Replied? Freebeer187 The Bolt Rounder. Feb 2, 2009 5,334 10 Schaumburg. Feb 18, 2009 #1 Feb 18, 2009 ... Get lim gasket done and drain coolant without machine. 2.I'm going to change out the LIM gaskets on my 3800, and I was wondering what difference between unpinned, and pinned gaskets were? I know felpro sells both, but I didn't want to buy anything until I made sure what the difference was. Also, would it be better to go with GM's revised aluminum... ….

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 LIM Gasket failure on the 3800 II should be common knowledge to most mechanics, unless they are just shade tree mechanics, that is in my opinion. Have the lower intake manifold gasket changed to FEL-PRO Part # MS98014T, and have the EGR stove pipe swapped to the reduced diameter one that comes in that kit.please read the sticky right now:modding your ur 3800 safely thread. its here look for it. but read it now.. or get ready for a new engine. ... The second occurrence was due to a leaking Lower Intake Manifold gasket. I bought a aluminum LIM gasket from W body store and problem solved. Change your oil, if it looks rusty color that's no good, I ...Changed UIM and LIM. Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 6 replies 2 participants last post by 03MonteSS Sep 19, 2013. E. Eaglefixer ...3800 Head Gasket replacement. Started a project to replace the head gaskets on my 3800 after doing a compression test. I have everything torn down and am ready to start re-assembly. I got a Felpro Gasket set HS 9917 PT-2, and was wondering if I should use a spray on gasket sealant like Permtex or if the head gasket should be …Possible botched LIM job, is it possible to get oil in the coolant through the LIM? ...1. What is the correct LIM gasket part number? (yes I want the aluminum version) 2. Are the old bolts fine or were new bolts issued? 3. Is 11 lb ft still the correct torque for the LIM bolts when using aluminum gaskets? 4. Besides the LIM gasket, why does each pictured kit include a different number of o-rings and other gaskets? 5.I'd more bet the LIM gaskets leaking at the "front" of the motor all over the timing chain cover. RwP. 335K miles on original motor and tranny (only motor work 2 x LIM replacement), Monroe SensaTrac struts front and back (new at approx. 300K miles), and Alero discs in back. LS fogs added with custom wiring.I'm just finishing up my own UIM/LIM job. I installed the aluminum framed LIM gaskets, an APN UIM (sleeved). For the most part, things went smoothly like clockwork. Just slow. I'm the kind of guy who takes a day to make sure gasket surfaces are clean and oil free. Hey, it's my time and no...Replacing UIM, UIM Gasket, and LIM Gasket. Jump to Latest Follow ... Lim gasket 3800, [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1]