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LIM gaskets
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:10 pm
by wader2k
I believe mine have been changed. Looking at the lower left area of the below pic, there is a silverish appearance to the gasket.
Not sure if this pic is sufficient, but is this what I am looking for?
The car is a 2002 SLE with just barely over 100,000 miles. It has dex cool but I am looking into getting that flushed. Have noticed no loss of coolant in the month I've had it. No signs of any froth in the oil cap. Everything looks clean.
These pics show the Upper Intake date stamps:
Looks like 2002, so I assume the UIM hasn't been changed and probably should be?
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:25 pm
by 01bonneSC
The LIM gasket is between the lower intake manifold and the head. By the fuel injectors. Look like black plastic to me on the upper left on your pic. I dont think you referenced the correct thing.
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:34 pm
by wader2k
I see. Thanks!
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:39 pm
by 01bonneSC
wader2k wrote:I see. Thanks!
You will notice it, trust me lol. Its pretty thick.
Looks like you were looking at the head gasket.
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 6:58 pm
by wader2k
01bonneSC wrote:wader2k wrote:I see. Thanks!
You will notice it, trust me lol. Its pretty thick.
Looks like you were looking at the head gasket.
Yup...I definitely see it now. And, yes, I was looking at the head gasket<doh!>
8^)
ps. looks like I have an expensive job ahead of me.
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 9:25 am
by wader2k
Cost me roughly $400 to get the lower intake gaskets done on a 97 Intrepid.
What is a the running average for doing the LIM gaskets and UIM on a Bonny these days?
From what I read the Felpro aluminum gasket is the best way to go. Possibly the updated GM part. How about the UIM?
I will be going for an estimate or 2 later today....
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:20 pm
by 01bonneSC
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 5:26 pm
by wader2k
Got 2 quotes to get the LIM gaskets, UIM, and coolant elbow done. $555 and $594.
Not too bad really. Both estimates were 3.3 hours - $313 labor.
Re: LIM gaskets
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:38 pm
by nos4blood70
Why not try doing it yourself? Save some dough. Will (SSEiMan01) helped me do mine and got it done in about 3 hours. It probably wouldn't take you TOO much longer than that. With the write-up, it really isn't a complicated deal.