Thread: Step-by-step. Removing the intake (2001 v6)

You have to buy 3 You are correct. For some reason, they don't sell a set of injector gaskets with the correct number included. I also have a V6. I replaced both the gaskets on each fuel injector. A total of 12 gaskets. So I ended up buying three sets of four gaskets.

I installed the gasket today - so far, not much of a change.

Checker auto parts.. $8> part #MS961241 is the UPPER intake gasket set / 2001-2003 $28> for NGK plats and the upper gaskets Last edited by escape03xls on 03-26-2009 at 01:58 AM

My original one didn't have a gasket but I installed the one that came with it. I would go back and install the gasket, it probably came with one for a reason.

Which fuel injector o-rings should I buy? I am buying my parts at Rock auto and they have a handful of options but none list the exact number of rings included with the kit. If the picture is right it looks like I might need to buy a few of the SK9's as it looks like it is for a 4 cylinder if there are two per injector. I have a V6 2004 and want to make sure I have enough parts when I get in there. Thanks!

Took off the upper intake manifold today and replaced all 6 spark plugs. The whole thing went very well thanks to your instructions. One note: Get OEM upper plenum gaskets. I got aftermarket from Fel Pro and they wouldn't stay in place because they weren't thick enough. Luckily the old gaskets were still flexible and stretchy so I cleaned them up and used them again.

posts like this are great tools. i hope more people make posts like this one. bravo !

Either something is leaking vacuum or the screw has been adjusted improperly - note that the computer is supposed to control idle. The screw, if turned too much can screw up the computer inputs. I would spray with WD40 around the upper EGR and brake/intake area to see if idle changes (if you are sure the IAC is good) - if idle changes, leak found.

Definitely a good write up, I hope to find time to replace plugs this summer. But with a new baby in the house, free time is a bit scarce!

Great write-up!