Hey mate just a heads up for the hose that keeps breaking at 3:35, I had the same problem and I just went to super cheap and bought a piece of hose exactly the same for less than $5 for 50cm of it. Good content btw keep it up👍
Hi. Love your video. I am currently undertaking the installation of my Holden ute Commodore 3.8L inlet manifold gasket. I have purchased both an NKS and a Mace engineering gasket set which you recommend. I was wondering why no sealant/gasket goo is applied during installation. Would you recommend me doing so? Also the tablets (G.M.) that are added to the radiator coolant. Are they necessary?
Hi Angus, I put a bit of sealer in each corner of the gasket where the two small rubber ones meet the inlet gasket. If you're inlet manifold is corroded I don't think putting a bit of sealer on it would hurt. I don't know anything about the tablets but once again it can't hurt. Thanks very much for your comments and I hope the install goes well.
If you cant get the metal ones from MACE or ZZP then coat these plastic ones with Hylomar Spray. This will not affect the squishing of the gasket and will seal when the aluminium intake moves against the cast iron heads.
I would say none, any help they get to seal them won't hurt. Mine have been good since I did them no problems. I recon if the surfaces your sealing are good and clean you won't have any dramas.
@@mwoods2062 The reason these fail is nothing to so with sealing surface but the gasket shearing between the cast iron block and aluminium intake. GM is the states stopped using these and did a service release. In Australia I think Holden loved it as people had to bring their cars back every 50 thousand or so. The Felpro or GM Metal ones are really the only way to go. The corners also need a small blob before dropping the gaskets on then another once the end pieces are on. Even better is to leave out the end pieces all together and tun a thick bead along each side like they do on LS1. This avoids any future air or oil leaks.
Hi, mate I changed my inlet manifold on my VY and it still takes up some oil in water system, I’ve been told that I should off used gasket sealer on the hole gasket..! Have you heard of this, Thanks Carlo
Hi mate, this is the one I used. www.ebay.com.au/itm/403887220727?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=q90d0-rss2a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tzdaHHhSQqG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
@@mwoods2062 had any problems after installing them a year ago? Or should I get the mace metal ones as well. I bought the kit as it came with everything for the plenum.
my wagon is running terrible after doing my injectors and manifold oh and my head gasket at one stage it wouldnt start as my fuel inj wiring kept earthing on the intake manifold it had been cut a bit and exposed itself it was hard 2 find.im watching this b4 i go out and have another crack at it.she now starts but sounds like a truck..your video may help thanks.
Glad to hear it Dan. Have you tried disconnecting the wiring on each injector to see if they are all working. I had the same thing on my ADVENTRA and it was an injector.
If you disconnect the wiring while the car is running and it gets worse that means the injector is ok. If you disconnect the wiring while the engine is running and it makes no difference then that is the cylinder with the problem.
Mate, do you have cruise control on your car? If so how did you disconnect the cable where it joins the throttle body? I can get the accelerator cable popped off but not the cruise control cable. Thanks!
Sorry Bobby, disregard the last message. I thought you were referring to another video. The cable your talking about with the black plastic end you have to push it back towards the engine and it will slide out.
Inlet manifold gasket link www.ebay.com.au/itm/403887220727?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=q90d0-rss2a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tzdaHHhSQqG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
Hey mate just a heads up for the hose that keeps breaking at 3:35, I had the same problem and I just went to super cheap and bought a piece of hose exactly the same for less than $5 for 50cm of it. Good content btw keep it up👍
Thanks for letting me know. I might have to do that yet. Thanks again.
Doing the same job at the moment, in fact waiting on same o rings thanks for the helpful info.. pete
Thanks Pete glad it was useful
Dude,
Great channel ,Well narrated ,& in-depth
Thankyou for your encouragement. There is a feature on my adventra coming up.
Hi. Love your video. I am currently undertaking the installation of my Holden ute Commodore 3.8L inlet manifold gasket. I have purchased both an NKS and a Mace engineering gasket set which you recommend. I was wondering why no sealant/gasket goo is applied during installation. Would you recommend me doing so? Also the tablets (G.M.) that are added to the radiator coolant. Are they necessary?
Hi Angus, I put a bit of sealer in each corner of the gasket where the two small rubber ones meet the inlet gasket. If you're inlet manifold is corroded I don't think putting a bit of sealer on it would hurt. I don't know anything about the tablets but once again it can't hurt. Thanks very much for your comments and I hope the install goes well.
If you cant get the metal ones from MACE or ZZP then coat these plastic ones with Hylomar Spray. This will not affect the squishing of the gasket and will seal when the aluminium intake moves against the cast iron heads.
Thanks for the tip, I will have a look for some of that sounds good.
I would say none, any help they get to seal them won't hurt. Mine have been good since I did them no problems. I recon if the surfaces your sealing are good and clean you won't have any dramas.
@@mwoods2062 The reason these fail is nothing to so with sealing surface but the gasket shearing between the cast iron block and aluminium intake. GM is the states stopped using these and did a service release. In Australia I think Holden loved it as people had to bring their cars back every 50 thousand or so. The Felpro or GM Metal ones are really the only way to go.
The corners also need a small blob before dropping the gaskets on then another once the end pieces are on. Even better is to leave out the end pieces all together and tun a thick bead along each side like they do on LS1. This avoids any future air or oil leaks.
Thankyou very much for commenting, very helpful information. I might look for the gm ones
Hello mate that fitting on the manifold that has a hose to the throttle body, what is it and what does it do?
Hi, it is for crankcase ventilation, if you put a catch can on your car that's where you connect it to.
Hi, mate I changed my inlet manifold on my VY and it still takes up some oil in water system, I’ve been told that I should off used gasket sealer on the hole gasket..!
Have you heard of this,
Thanks Carlo
Hi Carlo, yes I did put some on mine only because the inlet manifold was corroded. Was there any pitting on your manifold.
@@mwoods2062 yes but only slightly..!
Gday man would ya put a link to the valley gasket set ya used cheers
Hi mate, this is the one I used.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/403887220727?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=q90d0-rss2a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tzdaHHhSQqG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
what o rings did you miss out on? I’ve just purchase a permaseal gasket kit for mine and wondering if I’ve missed out on something cheers
There are two orings for the water outlet pipe on the driver's side that go to the heater from memory. I'll see if I can find a picture.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/151717705725?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=waqKC3GUTda&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=tzdaHHhSQqG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@mwoods2062 had any problems after installing them a year ago? Or should I get the mace metal ones as well. I bought the kit as it came with everything for the plenum.
my wagon is running terrible after doing my injectors and manifold oh and my head gasket at one stage it wouldnt start as my fuel inj wiring kept earthing on the intake manifold it had been cut a bit and exposed itself it was hard 2 find.im watching this b4 i go out and have another crack at it.she now starts but sounds like a truck..your video may help thanks.
Glad to hear it Dan. Have you tried disconnecting the wiring on each injector to see if they are all working. I had the same thing on my ADVENTRA and it was an injector.
@@mwoods2062 good idea thanks ill try that.
ok m8 so if i disconnect where do i know its buggered if its already running like a ford underwater like should it improve.tia
If you disconnect the wiring while the car is running and it gets worse that means the injector is ok. If you disconnect the wiring while the engine is running and it makes no difference then that is the cylinder with the problem.
If it is running on all six cylinders then I would look at the mass airflow sensor.
Mate, do you have cruise control on your car? If so how did you disconnect the cable where it joins the throttle body? I can get the accelerator cable popped off but not the cruise control cable. Thanks!
Hi Bobby, I do have Cruze control but I have never touched it. I will have a look tomorrow and get back to you.
Sorry Bobby, disregard the last message. I thought you were referring to another video. The cable your talking about with the black plastic end you have to push it back towards the engine and it will slide out.
@@mwoods2062 ok so I push it towards the drivers side your saying? Ill give that a go tomorrow! Thanks for letting me know!
Inlet manifold gasket link
www.ebay.com.au/itm/403887220727?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=q90d0-rss2a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tzdaHHhSQqG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
G'day mate, what is that thing under the spring 19:15 ? I notice mine, the thing under it and that groove was covered in creamy oil.
Hi that is the pcv valve for crankcase breathing.
@@mwoods2062 Cheers for that 👍so no need to replace if it was cover in creamy oil ?
@@nathanl7459 if your oil is creamy you may have a water leak
Look under your oil cap to see if it is white looking oil.
@@mwoods2062 will do cheers
Fuck I ripped that part off
What is the order u do bolts up bro
I.m sure I put a picture up in the video but if you can't find it let me know.