Intake plenum and EGR gaskets

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May 22, 2012 | 11:36 AM

McNassty

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Intake plenum and EGR gaskets

Do I need gasket sealant or silicone when replacing my upper intake plenum gasket and my EGR valve gasket? I have to remove my upper intake plenum to change my PCV valve

May 22, 2012 | 02:42 PM

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May 22, 2012 | 05:15 PM

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NO. on the lower yes, the upper no. egr no.

May 22, 2012 | 05:17 PM

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Right on, thanks!!! You wouldn't happen to know the torque specs for the upper intake would ya?

May 23, 2012 | 11:50 AM

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Not sure about the torque specs but when i was mounting the bracket that holds the trottle cable i snapped on of the bolts off. Be careful, not too tight.

May 23, 2012 | 05:19 PM

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Right on, thanks!!! You wouldn't happen to know the torque specs for the upper intake would ya?

upper to lower is 12-18 ft/lbs,not very much. some guys just do a straight 20.

May 23, 2012 | 05:46 PM

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Thanks guys, I get the PCV valve grommet tomorrow so I'm gonna start it when I get it

May 24, 2012 | 06:26 PM

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Is it alright to polish the inside of my throttle body and upper intake plenum with a dremil polishing wheel?

May 24, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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I've heard where people polished with steel wool

May 24, 2012 | 07:10 PM

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I have a really fine brush and polishing wheels for my Dremil. They have some deposits around the openings and I'd like to clean them up before putting them back on