That "extra gasket" is one of the Lower Intake Manifold gaskets. There is one on each end where the LIM meets the block. I hope you have one on each end or you will need to tear the LIM off again and install it!
That "extra gasket" is one of the Lower Intake Manifold gaskets. There is one on each end where the LIM meets the block. I hope you have one on each end or you will need to tear the LIM off again and install it!
Not good man. Hopefully you just got an extra one, but there should be one of these underneath the front and back of the LIM (left and right side of the car). You should also use RTV on them, especially in the corners where the LIM/Block/Heads meet.
Yes that is an extra gasket. I actually got quite a few extra gaskets when I got my top end gasket kit. My best guess is that they are used in other applications as well (possibly even variations due to different years? ie, DBW TB on 04+ compared to 97-03) that use the same gaskets so rather than stocking different numbers they just throw all them in one.
I agree though, hope you used some rtv in the corners where the LIM mates to the heads.
As for the rear manifold, might have to ratchet strap the motor forward towards the rad support to get enough room for it to fit back there. Or try from underneath?
Thanks gentlemen I updated my pics in previous post to show I had the orange end seals in place and lim bolted down,
but I did pop back off cause I only put rtv under orange seal,(side gaskets were sealed to orange end seals) so swabbed some across the top and now she is back together.
I did rear head rockers and rods, did not put any lube on parts, should I pop off and lube, they been sitting since feb of last year(stupid and anctious(sp) to get rolling)
Can I take apart and just use petroleum jelly on rod ends and roller folcrum(sp) or should I go buy some type of lube?
Thanks again
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Thanks for editing my sig Blackarrow98gp great Job!
Now to get this babe back together!
1997 Grand Prix SE 3800 series 2
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