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1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT
118,000 MILES • FWD
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MSAMGAB
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changing upper and lower intake manifold gaskets putting new one felpro gaskets do i need to put gasket sealant on both gaskets.
Dec 1, 2011 at 1:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, only use sealant on the ends of the intake. the gaskets are good by themselves, the ends where the manifold sits on the block need the sealant.

Roy
Dec 1, 2011 at 2:04 AM
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thanks
Dec 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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good luck

Roy
Dec 2, 2011 at 3:51 AM
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