Fleet Maintenance | Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement (P0300 Random Misfire) 

Thanks for the kind words! Hope the video helps and good luck!

Wow, that's awesome! Thanks for the comment and I'm glad I could help. I hope your project went smoothly!! If you liked the video, be sure to check out some of our others. Although most of them probably aren't helpful, I try to at least make them entertaining haha. Thanks again :)

Awesome, good luck! Unfortunately, I cannot remember exactly how long this took as it was 3ish years ago. I'm fairly confident we got it done in one day (definitely only 1 weekend). Regardless, make sure you have at least 6 beers ready, it's essential to the process lol

Good to know, thanks!

Thanks for the knowledge! Whatever it is, it was in the way!! Haha

Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment 👍

Yes, those are a huge pain. Between the 16:30 and 19:30 marks in the video, I think I explain what ends up working for us. Again, I believe we made it harder on ourselves than necessary by not removing the heater core line. I think if you remove the heater core line, you *should* be able to reach all of the bottom intake manifold bolts by reaching from the passenger side (where we made room by rotating the alternator). I hope that helps. If you have any additional questions, or I haven't yet answered this one, feel free to comment again! Good luck!!

Good luck!

It never flashed that I recall ... It was definitely on though

Good to know. We actually just replaced the headlight bulb on the left side ... fingers crossed the right one stays strong for a long time to come haha!

Thanks for the comment! I hope the video was helpful, or at least entertaining haha

Thanks so much for the comment and kind words! I'm glad it was helpful!!

@@sherwanpedawi4320 I think we always use 5w-30

Thanks, hope it was helpful!

Thanks! If i recall correctly, we had 2 vacuum leaks that caused our code. The intake manifold and the valve cover gasket

@@StaySlyh perfect happy to hear .your video give me more motivation to get into in and to get the parts ordered

@@dindafna good luck, I hope it goes smoothly for you!

Yes, this car has recieved a lot of attention recently haha. As you saw in this video, the throttle body was cleaned. Off camera, within the last month or so, it has also recieved new plugs, wires, coil pack, oil change, timing belt, water pump, ..... the list goes on lol. She is purring like a kitten now (knock on wood! Haha). Thanks for the view and the comment!!! Hope to see you around the channel :)

Should check my channel out not great but some of the same stuff you gots

@@moreoldpartsandrust7541 Just subscribed, my man!

One additive that'll help tremendously is MMO (Marvel Mystery Oil). MMO helps by keeping moisture at bay, lubricates the fuel pump, injectors and upper part of each cylinder and keeps fuel system free of varnish/deposits. MMO will also increase MPG.

I'm glad we could help! There isn't much of a secret other than make your wife/girlfriend use their tiny hands to reach the tricky bolts lol. I hope your project went smoothly!!

@@StaySlyh some mechanics such as I have the nimbly fingers to do it😋

@@christopher-bf8vk Well, lucky you! Haha. I have big hands and big feet, but never grew into them. When I was young, I really thought I'd be tall ... but no ... now I just look like a hobbit lmao 🙃 Even worse, I can't reach the tricky bolts haha. Thanks for the comment!

@@StaySlyh atleast your size wasn't due to malnutrition and neglect I'm 5'¹⁰ thankfully but didn't grow hands or feet 9 1/²

Just bought an aveo for 300$ it has a tricky vacuum leak but also very little brake pedal problem was check valve on brake booster hose. Limp mode is a complete asshole in this car.

Thanks for the tips!

Awesome, I'm glad the video was helpful! Good luck on your project, I hope it goes smoothly for you 👍

Thanks for watching and the comment! I hope the video was at least somewhat helpful haha

@@StaySlyh gonna have to do this job next week in my driveway in the cold so any little bit helps

@@PatD343 that is unfortunate, im sorry to hear that. If you're anywhere near Central Ohio, you can stop by and use my garage. At least get you out of the weather!

@@StaySlyh haha thanks so much for the offer but nope, southern ontario here so its about as miserable weather as you can expect

@@PatD343 yikes ... good luck, man! I hope it goes smoothly for you!! Maybe an extra parka as I'm sure it's pretty cold up in Canadaland haha!

Also, side note with the intake leak when it was warm and driving for awhile did you deal with a phantom whistle? Mine has that. In the process of doing the job as I type this

@@stonemason9063 I don't recall having a whistle, but has been a while now haha. Good luck with the job and I hope the video was helpful!

@@StaySlyh the only thing I would add, I'd recommend taking the rear intake manifold brace out, when you do that you have a ton of access to get a good extension in there to clear the ribbing of the intake manifold, other than that I got it out and am getting ready to put it back together.

@@stonemason9063 great tip, I'm glad you got it out! I hope it goes back together smoothly for you!!

In my experience, random misfires are difficult to diagnose. Vacuum leaks can cause this type of issue. Just try to think of anything that could effect all of the cylinders, not just limited to one. Im sorry if that's not helpful, but I'm not a professional. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope you're able to figure it out!

@@StaySlyh Thank you and for your kind words.

@@StaySlyh I am tired of this reason, which is an incomprehensible random malfunction. Is it possible to call me to explain to you the reasons in the engine?

Best way os starting fluid or brake cleaner(flammable) spray every potential point or gasket til you get a drop in rpm to indicate leaks. Just got done overlooking mine

@@zrafferty Thank you, my brother. I did this method with compressed smoke in the antique. I did not find the hole. The problem appears sometimes and not always.

Haha sorry to disappoint. Trust me, there is PLENTY more to come on Project Nopar (I already have the next video edited and ready to go)! Give some of our other videos a chance. Sometimes they're equally entertaining even if the subject matter isn't as cool as a 70's muscle car lol. Maybe our playlist on Frankenchop will hold you over until the next Nopar?? Regardless, thanks for the comment and rest assured there are a LOT more Nopar videos on the way :)

@@StaySlyh love all your vids keep em up and thanks for the reply :) :) yall are doing great!

@@killaz123456789100 Wow, thanks for the support! We will keep the videos coming and hope you continue to enjoy them :) cheers!

Thanks!

@@StaySlyh how long did it take u all together more r less cause I'm about to do 1 without a lift tho

@@davidrosas9455 this was definitely an all day job for us. If I remember correctly, we started around 9am and finished that evening - maybe around 8pm. The lift makes it convenient, but it's totally doable on jack stands. Again, the things that really slowed us down were: 1. Not having any prior knowledge of the process (couldn't find a YT video on it before hand). I was trying to figure it out as I went. In other words, I had no gameplan And 2. Not removing the heater core line because I was too cheap to waste the coolant. I can't guarantee it, but I THINK the process would be easier with that heater core line removed and accessing all of the intake manifold bolts from the passenger side after moving the alternator. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I can't promise I'll have answers, but I'll do my best to help! Good luck!!

@@StaySlyh thanks bro glad u made this video u and ur helper did a great job on both car and video

@@davidrosas9455 Thanks, we appreciate it! Good luck with your project, I hope it goes smoothly for you!

Happy New Year! Here's to another year packed with automotive antics lol