This is a great video!! Keep up the great work guys, this was incredibly helpful!

I can’t believe that on a video showing how to change the intake manifold gasket, you didn’t change the knock sensors. It’s just smart to do it while the manifold is out. It saves having to do this exact process to change them when they fail later. Customers hate paying twice for the same labour, and I hate screwing them that way too .

2 hours on my 4.8. Thanks for the video guys and showing the injector clips. A few videos skipped that part. Saw u changed the throttle body, I unscrewed the 3 bolts and pulled it forward instead of undoing the coolant lines.

I did this process step by step. And was great. Thank you for help us out. Save me some on not going to the mechanic shop.

Thank you for posting this video. This is the best, detailed, straight forward video I have found on GM 5.3L manifold gasket replacement.

As a DIYer these videos are fantastic. Any other common failure fixes you could add to this playlist would be greatly appreciated!👍🧡

Thanks fot taking some time to explain how the confounded connectors work. Very helpful!

I just bought a 05 sierra about a month ago and a week later I got a check engine light. I pulled the same codes😢. I appreciate you for making this video, I really liked that you showed the re-assmbly. First video I've seen that does that unlike other people who just tell you to do the same steps in reverse lol. Thanks guys!

@tristinbrietzke5649

3 жыл бұрын

What codes did you recieve

Thank you so much for doing this video, it was sooo helpful! I have a return fuel line just below the fuel supply line , so I had to check other videos to see what it was and it's the same disconnect procedure as the supply fuel line. Great video, keep it up!

Very helpful! Took me around 4.5 hours including cleaning the mating surfaces, experimenting with ways to disconnect the fuel lines (2) before finally buying that tool ($10), and also dropping an injector lock clip UNDER the intake after bolting it down. I left the throttle body coolant lines connected and just rested it out of the way when it came time to pull the intake out.

@mattcottrell3336

2 жыл бұрын

Old comment but I just wanted to say they took A lot of things out that they didn't have to....

Thanks for putting this out there. Hitting every point and adding in humor is a big win. :)

ONE HOUR!! Sweet!! I’ll be watching g this 5x before I do it next weekend, so I can cut my last one of 3 hours down to ONE!!! Thank you for this video!! Wish I would’ve found this several years ago!!!

This video just saved me at least 300 bucks. I also learned that my PCV valve is bad because my intake is full of oil. Which is what caused the gasket to get gross . So if you take your intake off and there is oil everywhere that’s the problem. Also you can just take the throttle body off and not mess with those coolant lines; it was impossible without his little tool.Thanks for the video guy!!!!!!

@rd9392

3 жыл бұрын

You can also leave the fuel injectors on and just clean both surfaces really well

Just finished this job which took me a total of 15 hours on different days. My 2001 suburban had a cruise control and accelerator cable which was not covered. The injectors were not easy to remove and replace especially the ones in the back and on the drivers side. Make sure the pull all of the slack from the manifold on the knox sensor. I had to go back and loosen the manifold bolts because the knox sensor wire was to short to hook on the manifold, UGH!!!!! Nevertheless, the manifold gaskets were completely worn. There were leaves, leaves, and more leaves with a sprinkling of acorns. Overall, I loved the experience and Jim and Chris are a excellent instructors along with making mistakes. I'm on to the AC belt and tensioner, next brake pads, and my Gray Ghost will be fortified. Thanks BlueDriver!!!!!!

Thanks for the video guys! It really guided me through my 02 Tahoe intake gasket today!

Hey Everyone! Today was the day !! I have a 03 Tahoe 4.8l and I watched numerous videos of the removal of the Intake manifold and replace the gaskets, Blue Driver is a excellent Video but remember my vehicle is old I even watched about the NOC sensors and even for extra credit I watched the replacement of the Oil Pressure sending unit since mine wasn't working it needed to be replaced. The oil sending unit was the absolute worse even with the intake off.. There must be a tool for that ! The socket was to big to fit! I used a needle nose vise grip. At 12pm today I started to rip apart the intake manifold,, and Blue Driver makes it look so easy.. Which is not although they are experienced. Well I learned a lot today. first off My truck is 16 years old anything past the 12 year mark you will encounter many unseen problems. Such as almost all small plastic connectors " The safety Locking tabs broke from the injectors, then I hit the Heater T connector and broke it, That was fun! Bought a new one, Then I checked the NOC sensor I broke the white part of the stem of the noc, Bought a new one, then the real fun began! Cleaning the deposits of the both sides of engine and intake... I was super careful due to the 1/8 inch high of oily dirt deposits. Vacuuming is a major part of the cleaning! its been 11 hours still not done yet! at 35 degrees outside no garage wearing shorts and long sleeve shirt. I was careful and I'll be honest almost these connectors are bridle and just plain old. It got late and with a headache I quit for the night I'll seal the Noc sensor's covers then install the intake. It's worth watching other videos because guys like me don't do major repairs like this but not afraid I took my time. I'' be honest it was fairly easy just older vehicles you will encounter problems.. btw I can't find my 10 mm with extension its somewhere in the engine hiding lolol WD-40 is big help on certain things,,, Good Luck !!!

@anthonydemarco1745

4 жыл бұрын

@Bo a 16 year old parts already had its toll, most of the parts on my truck are original same as the 2002 radiator is leaking . the cold has damaged it a long time ago

@AllThingsMech

4 жыл бұрын

Intake manifold gaskets just took a dump on our '99 Silverado with a 4.8, new gaskets will be here tomorrow. If you had that much fun with a 16 year old truck I can't wait to dig into a 20 year old one, haha.

@anthonydemarco1745

4 жыл бұрын

The Ranch Mechanic Yea. I’m sure !! Just be careful where u rest your ams and lean on that was my problem.. that heater connector on the firewall will definitely break if it’s old .. watch for that one .. you need a shop vac And if you have a evap line on that runs along the drivers side intake do not bend it up like Blue driver did .. it will break behind the block .. pain in the ass to get to after you install the intake... watch other videos on and good luck !! Let me know if you need help.. today I have to replace the radiator which is an original ugh.

Well isn't that mechanic just a bundle of joy. I am usually in the same mood after working on most vehicles ha.

Just did this and my valve covers on my 01 Yukon XL, following along with the video. I did have a couple slight differences like a fuel return line and an exhaust line into the side of the intake. Great video thanks for the help!

Thank You !! For the Video ! Excellent Job I have a Tahoe and I need to replace the gaskets. I have the same codes I need a warm day to do this job.!! TY

Thank you guys great video I just fixed my 2001 chevy Silverado gasket thanks to this video 👍

Awesome video guys!! I love my BlueDriver scan tool for helping troubleshoot things like this.

Thank you guys for this video and tutorial, about replacing knock sensors! Also putting the step by step instructions in the description! I just did mine today, everything went great! Thanks again! 👍🏽

wow exceptionally well done..very clear and concise yet entertaining (I'm easily entertained!)... thanks a zillion for posting this...I'm subscribing... :)

Very good! I wish you guys would do a video on DTC P0010 (intake camshaft position actuator solenoid) removal and replacement on a 2011-ish Chevy Impala LS 3.5L. You always see people making videos on the Malibus, etc. with 2.4L (solenoids easy location). If you can please make a video. Many people need this!

Great video. I would though recommend using the better design felpro gaskets, and looking up the gm service bulletin on replacing the knock sensors, building the rtv dam around them, and deleting the rear foam as it seems to trap moisture. On these ls motors a little research and a few extra bucks can save a lot of time having to go back in for something that was right next door to your previous project

@e.s.l5861

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anthony-kd5ku Hello, this may help you. In regards to the foam, on top the lifter valley pan there are two foam pads that are there to keep debri out. The front one is fine but the one close to the firewall tends to trap moisture. www.corvetteforum.com/forums/attachments/c5-tech/47686616d1323993721-intake-manifold-upgrade-tsb-893793.pdf

@e.s.l5861

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anthony-kd5ku your welcome, I hope your project goes well

@blainelarsen8946

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anthony-kd5ku hey, planning on doing this this week. How did it go??

@Ace-44

Жыл бұрын

@Anthony Hey man what did you use to clean the surface where the gaskets go? It doesn't show in the video and having a hard time finding a video that shows what to use.

@e.s.l5861

Жыл бұрын

@@Ace-44 acetone and a plastic gasket scraper work pretty good. If you use a razor blade be very careful not to gouge the surface

Great video.i went ahead & changed my knock sencors while i had the intake off.

fantastic video. I have the confidence to do this now!

By far the best video on this. Thanks guys. About to do this next week. Do you also have a video on replacing the knock sensors as well?

Thank you so much for doing these videos. I appreciate it so much

Had to Subscribe, a great channel. Thanks for the help guys on my Chevy trucks.

Great video guys, really helped me out a lot thanks!

Good video but I just have to go out of my way to give major props to whatever editor was genius enough to put a video section graphic along the YT play time bar at the bottom. WOW!! How has nobody ever thought of that before?!?!

@LemurMonitors

3 жыл бұрын

It's even better in the newer videos - now youtube lets you put 'chapter titles' in the bar itself, we'll be using this on all new videos (e.g. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4NssdFplNXgk84.html)

Love the video. saved me time and money taking my '03 to a shop. I do notice you did this job with the fan shroud removed. Might want to reference/make another video on how to do that. It isn't required to remove it to do this job but you don't mention it either way. Also, some of these 5.3L's are equipped with throttle cables. A reference to that would be helpful as well.

Your channel is always helpful !!

Thank you so much! This video saved my moms 02 5.3 chevy silverado! Ben wanting to get to blue driver for a while customer service like this has got me sold will be ordering soon. It cleared / fixed 6 codes P0442 P0332 P0300 PO174 P0171 P0101. Could not have done it with out the video

Great video!! Gave me confidence and went smoothly👍🏻

@LemurMonitors

4 жыл бұрын

Nowhere near as bad as it sounds is it!

First of all. Great video. I had no problems following along and got my intake off and back on. Couple things to note. First I don't think you mentioned to plug the Fuel pump relay back in...don't forget that.. And for my truck( 03 suburban ) everything was the same except I have 2 fuel lines to remove and my clips on my injectors were a little different. Did not have the safety flip switch things. It was just squeez and pull off Thanks again for the video. Took me about 3 hours. But I cleaned EVERYTHING real good while I had it all apart.

@EddySanchez-rl5iq

5 күн бұрын

Common sense to plug that relay in

@flyingmunk8956

4 күн бұрын

@@EddySanchez-rl5iq common sense does not exist anymore. It's just sense. You either have it or you don't.

Great video guys this is going help when I do mine next week! Gotta replace the knock sensors. I'm about to check out the one you guys did on the knock sensors right now!

This video makes everything seem so easy

@LemurMonitors

3 жыл бұрын

It's just about as easy as it looks - we're not mechanics and the truck is in terrible shape - we try to keep things as realistic and honest as possible for these videos

Thanks for the video you saved me some money and a headache I'm sure

you guys do great videos

Your good, I like your videos, just a suggestion 👍✌️

Great video guys thank you

Thank you so much for the detailed video. I am sure when I get to the knock sensor replacement ( as soon as I get the parts) your video with be indispensable. If you doh't mind giving me more advice, does this affect replacing the Valve cover gaskets and grommets? Since I will have it all apart, should I do them at the same time? They have been leaking for a while now, and it seems that it would be easier to do it when everything is apart for the knock sensors replacementI. I have 20,200K-miles on it. It seems a good time to replace the plugs (only plug change was at 105K miles). and wires. Thank you, Gentlemen.

Great tutorial!

I have a 2002 gmc yukon xl 1500 slt 5.3L LS engine with 237,000 miles ("Z") on the eight digit in Vin number. I will be replacing the knock sensors soon and was wondering if I should go ahead and plan to replace my fuel injectors at the same time???? I'm also planning to replace my crankshaft sensor and oil pressure sensor too. I did read the GM bulletin regarding the removal and disposal of the foam insert off the rear side of intake manifold and the RTV (red) around knock sensor seals leaving a small gap on back side. Again, thank you for all the videos and quick response.

Did mine in 2hrs yesterday but, I did a lot of scrubbing/cleaning while I was in there. And soaked and scrubbed the throttle body as well. Also, If yours is older with EGR, don’t break the pipe. You’ll have a large vacuum leak and it won’t idle.

Thanks for the great video !

Great video Thank you.

Thank you for making this video, you made an intimidating task very easy to do.

This video is a lifesaver!!!

@LemurMonitors

5 жыл бұрын

It's not so bad when you break it down hey?

@2012Creyes

5 жыл бұрын

@@LemurMonitors No it makes it look easy, though one suggestion, its better to unplug the evap hose from both ends instead of running it under the fuel line. I snapped mine off hahaha oops

Great video. Will be using this to change knock sensors. Would it also be good to replace the oil pressure switch as well? Thanks.

Great job masters.

Beautiful job

Great video! Thank you!

Good video will be doing mine on my 2000 Silverado

Gracias por compartir su trabajo actual uso una suburban 2004 y tiene problemas para arancar y ya en marcha tiene alnuna in estabilidad en el motor antes usaba una suburban 1994 ahora me toca aprender del motor 5.3 lts 2004 saludos desde la Ciudad de México.

excellent video, thanks, it helped A LOT! My 2004 Tahoe, vin z Flex fuel had different style electrical connectors at fuel injectors plus 2 fuel lines instead of the one from the video but otherwise spot-on. The whole project took me 4 hours.

@lindajayshuman4649

3 жыл бұрын

Truck idles so smooth at 650 rpm now I keep thinking it has stalled:)

I just bought a truck like this last week... I have to do this job because it's leaking coolant from under the intake. Doesn't look too difficult.

Nicely done

Well explain video 👍👍

Thanks guys... Can I safely assume that this procedure would be the same on my 4.8 liter Silverado?

Good job sir

You doing very good job 👍👍👍👍👍 Nice video 👌👌👌👌👌

@ranahamayun9919

3 жыл бұрын

You teaching very good you good teacher 👌👌👌👌👌

Awesome video!

Awesome videos thanks

@LemurMonitors

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

great video

Great video. 2020

So how long should this repair last? How many miles? I had this issue fixed 2 years ago at the gmc dealer and recently check engine light came on, took it to same dealer again and it’s the same problem!! And of course warranty on the work has expired. Was told it’s just normal wear, this doesn’t sound right -

Great video. Hey you should do the oil pick-up tube o'ring

@LemurMonitors

5 жыл бұрын

The whole oil pan is held together by dust and hope so that might be a good one soon too!

@robinboyer2496

5 жыл бұрын

@@LemurMonitors yes, please do one on this!

You forgot to reinstall the fuel pump fuse. That could have someone scratching their head when it doesn't start. Other than that, great video👍🏾

Awesome!!Subscribed!! ..

Nice... should mention replacing the knock sensors and harness while your In there too

@Ruben901

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you dont want to be doing all this crap again lol

Funny i helped a mechanic do that same thing on my 97 S10 with the 4.3 engine, it took 12 man hours, this one looks a lot easier, is it because of more room under the hood?

Would this similar with a 2001 Yukon XL 1500 6.0?cuz I may try to do this,but good vid...

Thanks.

Just so folks know this job usually ends up with replacing the fuel lines. In the rust belt states most of the time it is impossible to get those fuel lines off the rail without em cutting em off and then separating the collars on the work bench. The harder part is separating all those plastic parts and connectors without breaking anything. This video illustrates the stuff fairly nicely. Alot of the parts have hidden clips and tabs which are a real pain in the ass period. In the rust belt states I don't care what tool ya use and what solvent ya use to get em to give. On the older 99 to 2004 Silverados you will not get your hand back behind on the line and collar itself to separate em. I noticed 2005 on up there is a little more room between the firewall and the motor itself. Not so from 99 to 04. I could contemplate buying fuel lines at whatever extorted price they may want.

@moeshiner156

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for representing the snow/rust belt states. Someone who knows what rust is. Amen my Brother! Wrench on!

@DJR5280

4 жыл бұрын

Crazy. I live in Denver. Had a friend who moved here from upstate NY. Her Tahoe needed new brake lines because they were rusted through. Mechanics here are not familiar with fabricating brake lines because they never rust out here. That turned into a very expensive repair.

If u have ever changed out your transmission or ever pulled a motor this is easier

@tylerpearce2891

4 жыл бұрын

Just put a motor in a pilot never want to do that again

Great video EXCEPT......I have a 20001 4.8 GMC Sierra with a big ole 1" dia steel tube originating at the exhaust manifold connecting to the passenger side intake manifold with a 2 bolt flange just aft of the throttle body. Plus there are 2 additional electrical connectors on the driver side of the throttle body. And no throttle cable. Am I looking at a model built for California emissions? And can you point me to a KZread video that accounts for these and any other differences? Also, doesn't the air have to bled out of the fuel lines? And did you remind us to reconnect the fuel pump relay?

Is there a valley gasket on the intake manifold that is a big rectangle?

Coming from a diesel back to a gas truck I LOLed when y’all said $100 wasn’t cheap for the gaskets. Never going back to diesels.

I'll like to see when you read the codes and how you come to the conclusion is that, if other Codes are showed

@LemurMonitors

5 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea! (we might not be the best advertisers)

In the fel-pro kit what are the o-rings for ?

My fuel injectors looked nothing like these. Took two hours just to get them disconnected. Old and brittle. I wouldn't give that job to my mother inlaw.

@landonsnethen4705

10 ай бұрын

did you have the one with the long grey clips?

Would this be the solution to fixing lifters ticking really bad on cold start up?

@TagGeorge

4 жыл бұрын

No. This does nothing for the lifters. It may make it easier for you to figure out how to get some of the stuff out of the way though.

I get P0171 and P0174 but only in extreme cold. The idle is noticeably rough when this happens. After driving for a while it smooths out and doesn't happen I warm temps (20+ degrees). Could this be the culprit?

@gregwatson8716

4 жыл бұрын

Same damn symptoms here also. I have a good mind just to go ahead and buy the gasket replace and give it shot.

@dth1462

4 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely the culprit of both those codes.especially in the cold the way you described. I had the same symptoms/issue on my 2000 GMC Yukon 5.3. I did the gaskets and boom all fixed!!! Good luck on yours

@SuperNicks22

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you've already gotten your answer on this but for anybody reading this comment, this is 99% of the time going to be the cause. I've had a few of these pickups and around 150-200 thousand miles this happens on all of them.

@Tanner69046

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperNicks22 Yeah I replaced this about a year ago and it fixed it. Thanks though

@BrandonMathers

Жыл бұрын

​@@Tanner69046 I'm even later to the party but I hope your replaced them with the $100 gasket that has a metal frame rather than the $50 gasket with plastic frame. Otherwise you'll be doing it again before long. At least you'd be doing it with experience next time around 😂👍

For anybody watching this don’t put a OEM gasket back on buy a fel-pro or something else good the gasket that works better actully installs on the heads vs on the intake

@Ruben901

3 жыл бұрын

I second this tip

Why is the Manifold rebolting a 2 stage process? what would happen if i just bolted down in order without a torque ratchet and just used a regular rachet?

Might add, while you're in that deep, to change the knock sensors those things go out all the time.

It was NOT as easy as the video! Everything was frozen stuck, the hoses had dry rot, there was some extra emissions stuff that you didn't have. That said, the steps are not difficult and I love my BlueDriver tool. Thanks!

@LemurMonitors

3 жыл бұрын

It shouldn't be too much worse - this truck was driven for 11 years on an island in Canada then left in a field for two after that. There could be a few extra emissions lines since Canada and the US had different requirements

Fixing to tackle this job. Do I need a EGR pipe gasket.

At 13:22 - clean up the mating surface. With what and how? Solvent? Razor blade? Just wondering cause I'm about to tackle this knock sensor and gasket install on my Chevy pickup.

@thekingsilverado9004

4 жыл бұрын

Try to stay away from solvent base stuff. I use stuff called MEAN ORANGE version of SIMPLE GREEN just works better in mind and a rag with a plastic bristled scrub brush it's because of the plastics. They sell these smaller gray color brushes at auto stores look just like a wire brush does only they are much smaller that is your ticket because they usually come 3 in a pack one brass bristle one steel and one plastic. I have not even found em on the web. I usually get em at Advanced or A&A sometimes they have em sometimes not. You know they never have em when ya want and need em so I usually buy em out when I see they do have them simply because of jobs of like this. And good luck getting those fuel lines loose... Usually this job ends up with replacing the fuel lines as well.

@Wakeywhodat

3 жыл бұрын

I know but they probably would have obscured the camera with the rags like in the rest of the video lol

I just relieved the fuel pressure by using a small screwdriver on the schrader valve. Done.

@LemurMonitors

4 жыл бұрын

Good option too - but watch your eyes! (ask me how I know)

@pague83

4 жыл бұрын

@@LemurMonitors I watched your video prior to relieving the fuel pressure with the screwdriver. By the way, thanks for the great videos.

can these gaskets cause a coolant leak?

Hey guys theres a hose that i see in the video its super long and its in the back of the manifold. What is that hose for and what does it tie back into. Im at the re install portion of this and im stuck dont know where that long hose goes into.

@LemurMonitors

4 жыл бұрын

What timestamp is it at?

Can I use this same routine for changing my lifters?

@freebrady8789

3 жыл бұрын

A little late but yes just after everything seen here take off valve covers and you can get to em

Does this work on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 6.0L

I have a 2005 Yukon XL with a 6.0 L engine. Does it take the same intake gasket as the 5.3?

@LemurMonitors

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it! Check out the parts fitment at www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-manifold-gasket-89060413 They got their money's worth out of that design

Are you guys Recommend the fel pro metal Gasket

@jamesbarlowjr.3762

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I used.

is this necessary when my only code showing up on my 03 Tahoe with 241,000mi is for knock sensors?

@LemurMonitors

3 жыл бұрын

Not necessary, but couldn't hurt since you have to do everything involved to get to the sensors