Intake leaking

[kehecross]

You have CEL code 172 etc. It's very common problem with the 6VE1 engine. No big deal to fix. Get new plenum gaskets and go to work removing the plenum. When you replace be careful not to over Torque the bolts. Hand tighten to 13lbs max. That's all. You'll be back in business in no time (allow 4 hours for labor).

I assume you mean 13inch lbs correct? I am in the process of looking that info up now. And yes I did have the CEL codes 171-172 She is running pretty bad. I have been noticing that my gas milage has been getting worse for about the last month from 14 to 15 mpg's to 10-11mpg's and then one day I started it up and it went to 2000 rpm's and then back down and was running real rough. Thats when the light came on.

[kehecross]

I assume you mean 13inch lbs correct? I am in the process of looking that info up now. And yes I did have the CEL codes 171-172 She is running pretty bad. I have been noticing that my gas milage has been getting worse for about the last month from 14 to 15 mpg's to 10-11mpg's and then one day I started it up and it went to 2000 rpm's and then back down and was running real rough. Thats when the light came on.

I just found it in the shop manual it is 18 ft lbs

[SilverBullet75]

If I recall correctly, there was a TSB that changed it to 13 because 18 proved to be too much.

[kehecross]

If I recall correctly, there was a TSB that changed it to 13 because 18 proved to be too much.

Uh ok! Hey I just got back from Vegas. I was out there from wed to wed. We had a great time. The weather is much better out there then here.

[SilverBullet75]

LOL. As they say, one man's junk is another man's treasure...
I actually hate it here... but am stuck due to various reasons.
I would LOVE to live in a climate with SEASONS!
Allergies here are terrible too (right now in full effect).

I miss rain!

I hope you enjoyed stimulating our economy though!

[kehecross]

I did have trouble with the Allergies! But it sure was nice to get out of the cold wet and snowy weather for awhile. We did the Zip line down on Fremont Street tuesday. What a blast!! And yes they did get my money too, I guess they can't build those casino's on the winners. lol

[kehecross]

Well I tore into the intake job tonight. A little less then 2hrs intake is off Gasket was broke in 2 places on driver side. Order all the gaskets plus New pressure regulator, Serpentine belt, Spark plugs, EGR gasket and lots of carb cleaner. Might just as well get all done at one time. Not as bad as I thought it would be.