gpchris Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Ok so first off this if how far i am: First of all.. Do I have to take the push rods out? If so: Set includes Permadry valve cover gasket(s) Supplied with one valve cover gasket due to an OE service procedure stipulating removal of one valve cover to replace both intake gaskets. Won't I need to take both valve covers off?? And wheres the coolant drain plug? Or do I even have to drain the coolant? Oh and Do I have to take the PS pump out to get the LIM out? If you have any tips please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 You should have posted this in your previous thread! but nonetheless.... First of all.. Do I have to take the push rods out? Yes, but no not do so until after the intake is off. MAKE CERTAIN that you do not mix ANY pushrods. they vary in length between intake and exhaust. I take a cardboard box and punch holes in it and put each in the appropriate hole. Set includes Permadry valve cover gasket(s) Supplied with one valve cover gasket due to an OE service procedure stipulating removal of one valve cover to replace both intake gaskets. - they should include two! check the box itself, AZ has old info in the link Won't I need to take both valve covers off?? Yes, SEE ABOVE! And wheres the coolant drain plug? Or do I even have to drain the coolant? you should. it is on the lower drivers side of the radiator. Oh and Do I have to take the PS pump out to get the LIM out? YES. If you have any tips please let me know. unhook the battery, remove the alternator and it's bracket. (3 on the side, on going to the rear head on the bracket as well. You should be able to lean the PS and alt off to the side and have plenty of clearance. re-check every pusrod for proper length etc etc during assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 And wheres the coolant drain plug? Or do I even have to drain the coolant? you should. it is on the lower drivers side of the radiator. There should be a coolant drain plug on the engine somwhere.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 its easier just to drain the radiator... on a side note. I hated doing that job. the fun part hasnt even started yet! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 well I'm getting the $84.99 gasket set for like $47 from autozone tonight. I'll start tomarrow. And before I start is there any special tools i'll need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 This is the set I got: http://autozone.com/R,APP778187/vehicleId,1989601/initialAction,partProductDetail/store,624/partType,00526/shopping/partProductDetail.htm They didn't give me a choice, It came with metal pushrod guides.. So i'll be taking it apart tomarrow and if it doesn't have metal pushrod guides will it still work without any problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 thats what you need. Again... it is the same part in their system whether on not you have pushrod guides! it fits and works. Importnat note... do clean the sufaces well, I would use a razor blade scraper, but do not worry about excessivvely cleaning the surface. these gaskets recede from the opening a biut more than the OEM, so issues like pitting are usually not a probelm. they are a great product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97loudcut Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 This thread brings back memories. Oh, man you got so much to do still! Make sure you clean off all the old silicon and gasket material so you get a proper seal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Ball Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Was just wondering if your working on your GTP with the 3100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Was just wondering if your working on your GTP with the 3100? wrong member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Ball Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Was just wondering if your working on your GTP with the 3100? wrong member In his sig he shows 2 GTP's. Just wondering if his green one has the 3100. Edit, went on his car domains and his has a white GTP with a 3.4 but the green GP must be an se. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 In his sig he shows 2 GTP's. Just wondering if his green one has the 3100. Edit, went on his car domains and his has a white GTP with a 3.4 but the green GP must be an se. I don't care what any member says, the 3.4 was the stock engine in the GTPs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 its easier just to drain the radiator... on a side note. I hated doing that job. the fun part hasnt even started yet! haha You scared me but this job has been extremely easy so far.. And this is my first time on a newer engine.. This is how i've got it: Does anyone know witch gaskets i have to seal with the rtv? I don't think the lower or valve covers have to be sealed but what about the egr and upper intake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 The LIM needs to be sealed with RTV. Once you set the gaskets on there you will see you need to put a 3/8" bead of RTV. Also the valve cover gaskets where the LIM meets the valve cover put some RTV in that triangle shaped corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Heres and idea for you: PS-Thanks Josh! ^ That's on a 3.1 so its not identical but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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