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[Invasion1]

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[Heza]

i just finished doing it while changing a lower intake gasket. its not hard to change on a 3.1...a little harder on a 3100.

 

you can JB weld it, or silicone around it if you want. replacing it with the newer brown gasket is best. i have pictures of all the junk if you want me to post them.

 

just let me know!

[gp90se]

Did mine couple years ago, got a new gasket, 1/8 bead of red RTV (+5 horsepower) and it never leaked again.

 

-Jeff

[scorpion_x9]

Weld it in!!! j/k Sorry, I have no advice for that. I tried replacing mine once and that o-ring was rock solid, so I could get that darn thing out. Guess I'll have to try again later...

[Guest TurboSedan]

with the TB out of the way it's really easy to get to. i had to grab mine with a channel locks and wiggle it out.

[Guest TurboSedan]

yeah that o-ring needs to be replaced. when i replaced mine i had to cut it off with a razor. it was like hard brittle plastic! i never used any sealant or RTV. i just replaced the o-ring and stuck it back in. no leaks here.

[Gearhead43]

Use the GM )-rings .. they seem to last longer GM # 10477565 They come from GM Parts Direct 5 to a box

[GPdriver1986]

http://www.v6z24.com

http://www.60degreev6.com

http://www.w-body.com

 

all of these sites have good instructions to replace this gasket.

[god910]

Dave, I've got a few pics as well. It's very easy, I just used the new o-rind. It lasted me 13 years, and 150K miles, so I figure I'll be dead by the time it needs done again. Plus, it's only $.98 (Canadian could be like $439 so watch out.)

[digitaloutsider]

It's a piece of cake on a 3.1! I wrote my own tutorial on it on here. DO get a GM ring. It's like $3 from the dealer, and it'll last longer than the one you buy at an auto parts store.