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mnkybrs
GenIII
 
4/21/2003
16:36:57
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 Subject: Plenum Gasket
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Has anyone changed out there plenum gasket yet? I can see I have a little oil residue inside my intake so I need to replace the gasket. Is it very hard to do? It doesn't look too hard. Is there a better quality gasket than stock? What about gasket sealant? Any comments on this subject?
Thanks
98 Dakota Sport C/C V6
Deep Amethist
Clear corners
Home Brew Intake Custom Made Grille
3923's DynoMax 17748
ASA TRS Wheels on 235/55R16 Kumho Tires
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Deep Purple
Gen III
4/21/2003
19:41:06
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A little film of oil is normal. But if you have a film of oil, loose of power climbing a hill, fuel ping, and oil consumption,the gasket is probably bad. Dodge makes an improved kit to replace the gasket. New intake bolts, gaskets, and a new belly pan. A tube of Black Stuff (I think that is its name) can be used around the pan too. When I changed mine, I used a Hughes belly pan. It's 1/4 inch thick aluminum plate that comes with new bolts. Looks stronger than the steel belly pan, might hold better. There is several other posts about this.Check them out. Be sure to change the water bypass hose. If you have any lifter noise, put in a new set now. Good luck.
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Pistolero
Dodge Dakota
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4/21/2003
22:23:32
| RE: Plenum Gasket
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Just wondering...is it possible to change the belly pan gasket without removing the fuel injectors and rails?
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
4/22/2003
13:01:22
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you might want to because it would be a lot easier to take the intake manifold off that way. Just undo the four fuel injector rail bolts and pull up on the whole thing... easy as that.. and no mess because you dont have to remove the injectors from the fuel rail.
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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Pistolero
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2003
16:59:24
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Intense, thanks for the tip. This is how I like to see this board operate.
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