Intake Manifold gaskets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PitterPats72 · 05-11-2002, 04:04 AM

Hey, been a way for a while, working on the VW.

I've heard it 2 ways, do I have to take the valve cover gaskets off to replace the intake manifold gaskets? When I looked at it, it looked like I had to but a guy I work with says I don't?

Thanks for the help,
Pat

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72 Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe (78K mi.)
95 Nissan Maxima (195K mi.)
73 VW Beetle (owned since 78; 96K miles)
84 Honda Nighthawk (2500 mi.)
I know too much foreign stuff; I've owned American too and they lasted
just as long.

*Randy70C-10* · 05-11-2002, 06:52 AM

You should be OK without having to replace them. Even if you have to lift the valve covers a little to get the intake off, you can just tighten them back down.

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87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit)
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O'l Buck · 05-11-2002, 07:16 AM

if the cork gaskets in your valve covers are ok, and not glued on both sides, you should be able to reuse them, the valve covers will most likely have to come off the get the intake off. Valve cover gaskets are cheap, though, and messy as all get out when they leak, if it were me, i'd replace them too.

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ralleys and 31/10.5s

Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

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PitterPats72 · 05-11-2002, 07:20 AM

Thanks guys, just about ready to start.

pat

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72 Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe (78K mi.)
95 Nissan Maxima (195K mi.)
73 VW Beetle (owned since 78; 96K miles)
84 Honda Nighthawk (2500 mi.)
I know too much foreign stuff; I've owned American too and they lasted
just as long.

05-11-2002, 04:04 AM	#1
PitterPats72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 145	Intake Manifold gaskets Hey, been a way for a while, working on the VW. I've heard it 2 ways, do I have to take the valve cover gaskets off to replace the intake manifold gaskets? When I looked at it, it looked like I had to but a guy I work with says I don't? Thanks for the help, Pat ------------------ 72 Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe (78K mi.) 95 Nissan Maxima (195K mi.) 73 VW Beetle (owned since 78; 96K miles) 84 Honda Nighthawk (2500 mi.) I know too much foreign stuff; I've owned American too and they lasted just as long. __________________ 72 Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe (78K mi.) 95 Nissan Maxima (195K mi.) 73 VW Beetle (owned since 78; 96K miles) Engine rebuild by me done! 73 VW Super Beetle -New to me- Bought from original owner! 84 Honda Nighthawk (2500 mi.) I know too much foreign stuff; I've owned American too and they lasted just as long.

05-11-2002, 07:16 AM	#3
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	if the cork gaskets in your valve covers are ok, and not glued on both sides, you should be able to reuse them, the valve covers will most likely have to come off the get the intake off. Valve cover gaskets are cheap, though, and messy as all get out when they leak, if it were me, i'd replace them too. ------------------ Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction my site: http://communities.msn.com/Beastonabudget/homepage __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

05-11-2002, 07:20 AM	#4
PitterPats72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 145	Thanks guys, just about ready to start. pat ------------------ 72 Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe (78K mi.) 95 Nissan Maxima (195K mi.) 73 VW Beetle (owned since 78; 96K miles) 84 Honda Nighthawk (2500 mi.) I know too much foreign stuff; I've owned American too and they lasted just as long. __________________ 72 Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe (78K mi.) 95 Nissan Maxima (195K mi.) 73 VW Beetle (owned since 78; 96K miles) Engine rebuild by me done! 73 VW Super Beetle -New to me- Bought from original owner! 84 Honda Nighthawk (2500 mi.) I know too much foreign stuff; I've owned American too and they lasted just as long.

05-11-2002, 06:52 AM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You should be OK without having to replace them. Even if you have to lift the valve covers a little to get the intake off, you can just tighten them back down. ------------------ Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too! WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit) Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!! Virginia Beach, VA.



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