How to Replace Intake Gaskets

This job is not to be done by someone who doesn’t know much about engines, if you do though follow the steps/procedure to follow.  If you do not know much about engines it may be necessary to take you vehicle to a professional.  If you are doing the procedure yourself the first step is to pop the hood.  The next step would be to disconnect the fuel lines.  Be sure not to bend the steel lines if you don’t have to because it will be hard to reinstall them if they’re deformed.  Remove all vacuum hoses that are connected to intake and electrical connectors from the intake.  Next, remove both valve covers, then remove all bolts from intake and anything else connected to the intake.  Once the intake is loose remove it from the top of the engine.  Once it is off remove gaskets from the bottom of intake and install new gaskets.  Be sure to clean the gasket surface of engine to prevent any leaks.  Once the new gaskets are installed and gasket area is smooth and clean you can set the intake back on top of the engine.  Look up intake bolt torque specifications and be sure to tighten bolts according to specifications and in the order the specs tell you to.  Once the bolts are tight it is now time to install valve covers, if the gaskets are okay they can be re-used.  Then be sure to plug all electrical sensors in and put all vacuum lines where they belong.  Then reconnect the fuel lines.  Once everything is installed start engine and allow to run for about 15 minutes to make sure there are no problems.