Intake Gasket Replacement

[JD4440]

Question: Should I replace the coolant fitting going from the intake to the heater core when I do this ? That's about the only thing that went bad wrong with these trucks when they were newer seems like because you had to get the threaded part out if it corroded and broke off.

 

[slippy3002]

Go ahead...it wouldn't hurt.

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[K1500 gramnolds]

89 k1500

I removed my intake today and it was "crusty" inside. (see pics) Any good ideas on how to clean this crap out without getting a bunch into the holes in the bottom of the valley?

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[slippy3002]

Shop vac everything

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[silverado13]

I have to adjust my rocker arms one of these days, might do this as well

 

[projectstranglehold]

I have to say great write up , and great detail with the pictures. I have to do this with my truck really soon .

 

[tbss instigator]

why is this not a Sticky! Great write up man!

 

[tbss instigator]

Im an idiot....

 

[senja]

It's been my experience Easy-outs are worthless. By the time you've pressed or pounded it into the drilled out hole, you've increased the pressure against the thread wall. It makes the screw tighter! Next time, try using a LEFT HAND drill. Try to run the LH drill in the middle of the screw, go slow, and the stuck screw/fitting will back out. Works for me. The other day, on TV, there was one of those $19.95 tv specials...but wait...there's more! They were selling a left-hand centerdrill and lefthand stubby drill...in different sizes! Buy it! It's exactly what you need. hope this helps.

 

[GMRedline]

Pics don't work.