03 gt...cracked intake manifold????

[Darren M]

Pm sent!

[Darren M]

Anyone know the exact part number for a 2000 GT intake manifold gasket set? I either got the wrong intake or the wrong gasket. I'm REALLY hoping it's the gasket.

[CWO]

I thought they were integral to the intake

[talisman]

I had problems with the gaskets also when I put the Dorman on my '99. There were 2 options (for the gaskets) for the '99, but I don't remember what the differences were any more.

[Darren M]

I thought they were integral to the intake

Nope. The FRPP unit is smooth on the bottom of the runners.

[Darren M]

Anyone know where I can pick up an alternator bracket?

[talisman]

Anyone know where I can pick up an alternator bracket?

PM whiteboy. I bet he has one laying around.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Anyone know where I can pick up an alternator bracket?

Ill have to look, I *might* have one.

*edit* did you check the coolant hose that runs under the intake for leaks, and/or replace the o-rings?

[DeddRekoning]

I just picked up a bracket for the same reason from LMR for $18

[Darren M]

Ill have to look, I *might* have one.

*edit* did you check the coolant hose that runs under the intake for leaks, and/or replace the o-rings?

No. And I put it all back together last night!! Call me next time fool!!! Let me know if you have one. I need it this weekend.

[wickedblkgt]

I have everything

[Darren M]

I had to modify the bracket from DJ but it worked. Heck, I even painted the thing.
Now I have a cylinder that isn't firing..... It never freak'n ends, I swear. Anyone know how to diagnose which cylinder is missing? (Insert stupid pun here for missing cylinder.)
No codes, yet. Letting the car warm up at idle to ensure the thermostat opens and I have no leaks. Hopefully it will throw a SES soon. Damn, then I gotta make it to a place that has a OBD II reader.

[Darren M]

Notes to anyone doing this in the future. These are just the things that come to mind, I'm sure it is not an exhaustive list.
99-2000 GT will need a different altenator bracket.

Mandatory things to do before intake removal

• Take a couple of pictures of the upper and all vacuum line, electric connections
• Drain coolant at least 1" below thermostat. (No need to drain all of it, just get it below the intake manifold level!)
• Source that damn altenator bracket
• Get zip lock bags and a sharpe. (I bag and tag everything. Overkill? Perhaps, but makes my life MUCH easier.)
• Lint free paper towels/clean rags. Use these ANYWHERE dirt, tool, parts can fall into a cylinder/head, including the intake itself once the throttle body is removed or prior to re-installation.

Things to replace while you have the upper manifold off. Obviously, some are optional, just an opportune time to perform some routine maintenance.

1. Spark plugs
2. Coils
3. Coil to spark plug boots and spings. (Should almost be mandatory)
4. Injector o-rings, maybe injectors themselves. YMMV.
5. Throttle body to plenum/spacer gasket
6. Serpentine belt
7. All vacuum hoses. 5/8" ID on the ones I replaced.
8. PCV valve
9. MAYBE the altenator itself
10. MAYBE the water pump

Things to check

1. Coolant line in engine valley and o-rings
2. Idler pulley for excessive play/soon to die bearings
3. Air Filter. (Good time for a recharge if oil based)
4. IAC valve
5. Carefully clean the air meter in the intake tube
6. Heater hoses. (Passenger side near rear of the engine)
7. Thermostat (o ring goes on TOP!)
8. Thermostat to radiator hose
9. Ensure the new intake to head gasket area is clean and free of debris. A good scraper/razor blade and some brake cleaner works well here.

Just my 2¢.