LT1/4 intake remove, drain coolant?

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Mar 8, 2008 | 01:11 PM

Lars87

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LT1/4 intake remove, drain coolant?

I just read in my Haynes manual, getting ready to do the intake gaskets on my lt4.

Is states that i need to drain the coolant, is that really necessary?
I can see it needed on the L98, but is there any coolant in the intake on a LT4

It also states that i should apply permatex on the coolant holes in the gasket facing the heads..?

Mar 8, 2008 | 01:17 PM

STL94LT1

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You can remove the intake without draining the coolant, it is a dry intake. Just don't disconnect the coolant hose through the throttle body.

Also, don't use sealant on the intake gaskets.

Mar 8, 2008 | 07:16 PM

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Mar 9, 2008 | 08:51 AM

lilredc4

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Is this also true for an Lt1, I have to replace the intake manifold gaskets on 92 LT1.

Mar 9, 2008 | 12:02 PM

STL94LT1

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Originally Posted by lilredc4

Is this also true for an Lt1, I have to replace the intake manifold gaskets on 92 LT1.

Yes.

Mar 9, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lars87

I just read in my Haynes manual, getting ready to do the intake gaskets on my lt4.

Is states that i need to drain the coolant, is that really necessary?

Are you starting to catch on about the Haynes manual?

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