Finally Got a 3/8" Phenolic Intake Spacer

[91gmblack]

Be very careful messing with that. Phenolic is brittle and might shatter on you. Also, the EGR passage should have a metal sleeve in the hole to keep it from overheating and cooking the plastic. I'd really suggest getting one with the passage already in place.

Well it's too late for me; already have it.
My neighbor has a good hole saw, so he'll drill the EGR hole for me.

I thought phenolic repels heat?
Why would i then need a metal sleeve?

[91gmblack]

Hi N A,

Actually i only have 13 posts because i was on CV.net (sorry).

But I've found that you GM guys are more helpful and willing to teach and give advice, so you'll hear a lot more from me.

Thanks to all again,
91gmblack

[88MercWagon]

Yea a few people have the chrome on here. I'm 99.9% sure it's factory.

[89GrandMarquis]

Thanks, I'll put it on dry.

89GrandMarquis: I like the chrome on the door bottoms.
My GM is in great shape and shiny black too.

How did you put that chrome on?

Chrome is factory, as far as I know. It was on the car when I bought it. I've seen other cars with the chrome too, so I'm thinking it is factory.

[gadget73]

Be very careful messing with that. Phenolic is brittle and might shatter on you. Also, the EGR passage should have a metal sleeve in the hole to keep it from overheating and cooking the plastic. I'd really suggest getting one with the passage already in place.

[N A]

Only 13 posts in over a year? I smell a loner, maybe a rebel. Maybe he doesn't like us. Maybe he's ashamed of us. Is it our missing eye? Our awful smell. Or our bum leg? Maybe he's an Import lover!!!!

[91gmblack]

Thanks, I'll put it on dry.

89GrandMarquis: I like the chrome on the door bottoms.
My GM is in great shape and shiny black too.

How did you put that chrome on?

[Blaze86Vic]

yeah, pay attention to the join dates...duh...lol Just messin with ya.

[Grand Marquis GT]

to GMN. Go to the "Newbie and Guest Forum" and introduce yourself. Don't forget to tell us about your car. I hope the 3/8" spacer works out for you.

He's been here awhile...just a lurker

[N A]

to GMN. Go to the "Newbie and Guest Forum" and introduce yourself. Don't forget to tell us about your car. I hope the 3/8" spacer works out for you.

[mrltd]

LOL, I have one sitting in the barn doing NADA. DO not but anything on the gaskets!

[89GrandMarquis]

Finally Got a 3/8" Phenolic Intake Spacer

I put mine on dry - no problems.

When I pulled it apart, it was clear that the factory assembled it dry, too.

[Blaze86Vic]

You can do it dry and it should be fine. If you are anal, wipe them down with some oil, and then put it on. DO NOT USE RTV! The chemicals that it releases will ruin your O2 sensors.

[Grand Marquis GT]

Came with the bolts too?

Nice!

[91gmblack]

Hi All,

Well, I just managed to get my hands on one from E-bay, complete with longer bolts, for my 91 GM. It also came with two gaskets, one for each side of the spacer.


It doesn't have the small (egr) hole in the middle of the spacer, though. I figure I'll get a hole saw and drill it in (carefully!).

The question for my buddies here is:
Should I put gasket shellac, RTV, or spray sealer on the gaskets before attaching them to the spacer, or just do it dry?

It's only making an air seal between the upper and lower plenum.
What are your opinions?

Thanks,
91gmblack