Hey all I've gotta 2002 3.8 litre base model that thanks to my last thread I've bout come to the conclusion of having to change intake manifold gaskets. I've never done it before but I'm pretty good at figuring stuff out. Just wondering if there's any tips or tricks or anything I especially need to watch for while doing it.

 

Use a manual. That way you will have a guide on where everything is and the torque specs to tighten everything down (important).

 

You can download a 2000 factory manual here - 2002 shouldn't be that much, if any , different:

LINK: 4TH GEN SERVICE MANUALS; 82-02 PARTS DIAG; 99-02 WIRING DIAG - Firebird Nation

 

Thanks yall I've got the haynes book on it so I'll compare the 2 for sure. Hopefully my big *** can maneuver under there way they got the motor so far in.