3800 anyone else have LIM/UIM gasket leak???

2000GTPK · Apr 9, 2008

ive been on a couple grand prix sites lately and it seems ALOT of people have Intake manifold gasket leaks. but it seems no one really has the courage or know how to do it. so im thinking we should get a group of guys together that need to have it done and maybe a guy or 2 that knows what hes doing that way we could A. learn how to do it outself. and B. only spend about 100 bucks on parts instead of 500 at a shop

anyone interested.

got3800.com · Apr 9, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (2000GTPK @ Apr 9 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

ive been on a couple grand prix sites lately and it seems ALOT of people have Intake manifold gasket leaks. but it seems no one really has the courage or know how to do it. so im thinking we should get a group of guys together that need to have it done and maybe a guy or 2 that knows what hes doing that way we could A. learn how to do it outself. and B. only spend about 100 bucks on parts instead of 500 at a shop

anyone interested.[/b]

i and justyourshadow (assuming) would prolly be down to help out with the labor and what not....its pretty easy

syP · Apr 9, 2008

all bullshit aside.. if you need help, im down... working on grand prix's has been slow this year, and i wanna get my hands dirty (damn new car)

I have all the tools you need at my shop... err house

2TonGTP · Apr 9, 2008

Yeah i have a LIM leak too. I've been buying up all the gaskets and reading on how to do this. Im definitely interested. Keep me posted.

2000GTPK · Apr 9, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (2TonGTP @ Apr 9 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Yeah i have a LIM leak too. I've been buying up all the gaskets and reading on how to do this. Im definitely interested. Keep me posted.[/b]

sweet this is getting better results then i thought it would. can someone give me a list of parts i NEED to do this. its been about 4,000 miles since the leak started. so i know its gotta be getting close to leaking in my engine.

imported_GraFFix · Apr 9, 2008

I HAD a LIM leak...James took care if it for me and all is good.

Shit almost every gasket has been replaced on the car in the past year. Only thing that hasnt been touched are the head gaskets. Oil pan, rear main, cam cover, LIM, S/C, TB, trans pan...and proably a few more i forgot about.

2TonGTP · Apr 9, 2008

sweet this is getting better results then i thought it would. can someone give me a list of parts i NEED to do this. its been about 4,000 miles since the leak started. so i know its gotta be getting close to leaking in my engine.
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LIM Gaskets (i have read that alumnium is the way to go)
Supercharger Gasket
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^2 LIM O-rings (wbodystore.com has supercharger gaskets that include o-rings i believe)
12 injector O-rings
Coolant Elbows (if you havent already replaced).
Coolant
Fuel line disconnect tool?

-Might be a good time to do the coupler since the supercahrger is off-
SC Coupler
SC Oil

I think thats most of it...

imported_GraFFix · Apr 9, 2008

Depending on the price you can just get a top end kit...thats what I did. All the gaskets you will need and then some will be in the box.

burtgtp1973 · Apr 9, 2008

Dont forget motor oil. Its always a good idea to change your oil AFTER doing LIM gaskets.

J.E.T. · Apr 10, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GraFFix @ Apr 9 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Depending on the price you can just get a top end kit...thats what I did. All the gaskets you will need and then some will be in the box.[/b]

Whats the part number for the top end kit and where can I get it?

Heh, I feel like a newbie posting.

J.E.T.

imported_GraFFix · Apr 10, 2008

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GraFFix @ Apr 9 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Depending on the price you can just get a top end kit...thats what I did. All the gaskets you will need and then some will be in the box.[/b]

Whats the part number for the top end kit and where can I get it?

Heh, I feel like a newbie posting.

J.E.T.
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Ill call my buddy tomorrow and ask him again...he works at Lee Auto so I usually go through him and get his employee cost.

2000GTPK · Apr 10, 2008

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J.E.T. @ Apr 10 2008, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GraFFix @ Apr 9 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Depending on the price you can just get a top end kit...thats what I did. All the gaskets you will need and then some will be in the box.[/b]

Whats the part number for the top end kit and where can I get it?

Heh, I feel like a newbie posting.

J.E.T.
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Ill call my buddy tomorrow and ask him again...he works at Lee Auto so I usually go through him and get his employee cost.
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thatd be awesome man.. ill prob get one too.

imported_Theautoguy · Apr 11, 2008

Just to refresh my old memory but the LIM leak was primarily seen on the L36 n/a motor not the L67 supercharged motors, right?

imported_GraFFix · Apr 11, 2008

I had one on my L67...the stock gaskets looked terrible and where so brittle when we took them off they just crumbled between your fingers. The car did have 140k on it though.

Rich · Apr 11, 2008

Would you guys consider this a maintenance item at a specific milage, or just wait for it to go?

I'm almost at 118k on the clock, and would rather get it before it gets me.

~Rich

burtgtp1973 · Apr 11, 2008

With these engines and those miles, you would be doing yourself a favor by changing them out.

Rich · Apr 11, 2008

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With these engines and those miles, you would be doing yourself a favor by changing them out.[/b]

Guess I'll add that to the project list for the summer.

Any word on that top end kit mentioned earlier?

~Rich

imported_Ron Vogel · Apr 11, 2008

it is reccomended to change out the plastic gaskets at 60K miles.

imported_GraFFix · Apr 11, 2008

OK...I hope I covered most of the vehicles on here. They call this a head set. It is all the gaskets from the head up...No head bolts or exhaust gaskets in this set though you have to get those seperatly.

97 GTP - HS9089PT1 (fel-pro)
98-03 GTP - HS9089PT2 (fel-pro)

97+ GT - HS9917PT (fel-pro)

2000GTPK · Apr 11, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GraFFix @ Apr 11 2008, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

OK...I hope I covered most of the vehicles on here. They call this a head set. It is all the gaskets from the head up...No head bolts or exhaust gaskets in this set though you have to get those seperatly.

97 GTP - HS9089PT1 (fel-pro)
98-03 GTP - HS9089PT2 (fel-pro)

97+ GT - HS9917PT (fel-pro)[/b]

what would be some pricings on those? are those the GM numbers or autozone numbers?

imported_GraFFix · Apr 11, 2008

Dont know the pricing...they are fel-pro kits and I guess you'd have to call your local auto parts store to check. They are not GM part #'s My prices are low cause like I said before i get my stuff pretty much at cost from my buddy. unfortunately I cant pass that along to anyone. Its hard enough form him to do it for me.

imported_GraFFix · Apr 11, 2008

I just checked rockauto and they list the kit for 200. Thats alot cause I know I only payed about half that. Your best bet would be to either call around for pricing or just piece together the gaskets you need for the job. Like I said the kit I posted is a complete top end kit all the way to the heads.

J.E.T. · Apr 18, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GraFFix @ Apr 11 2008, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I just checked rockauto and they list the kit for 200. Thats alot cause I know I only payed about half that. Your best bet would be to either call around for pricing or just piece together the gaskets you need for the job. Like I said the kit I posted is a complete top end kit all the way to the heads.[/b]

Since the kit includes head gaskets which wouldnt be needed for this job it might be better to buy the parts separately. I saw that ZZP had some kits...

J.E.T.

Silvapain · Jul 1, 2008

To bring up an old post...

Just got my GTP back from the dealership after the recall front valvecover gasket repair. They said my serpentine belt was cracked and the LIM gaskets were leaking...quoted me $1150 to fix both! Just ordered all the necessary parts from The W Body Store and my local AutoZone for ~$150. Ahh, it's nice to save a grand by doing my own work!

SaturdaysGS · Jul 2, 2008

I had mine replaced via my warranty to the tune of $1500. But they also replaced my DS wheel hub bearing.

Ah gotta love a dealer with the labor rate of $120 an hour.

Daniel, becareful with that "Recall" if you search on ClubGP, a guys GP still started on fire after having the recall performed.

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