Infamous Plenum Gasket

[kpd12]

So I am about to start ordering parts to replace my plenum gasket and planning on replacing my timing set at the same time, I am sitting at 153xxx miles on the original. Can you guys tell me if I am missing anything? I am going to take Merc225hp’s advice and keep the original steel plenum plate to save some money.


Cloyes Timing Set #91103
Mopar Performance Tensioner #P5007709
Mopar Performance Intake Bolts #P4876772
Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gasket Set w/ seal #TCS45999
Fel-Pro Intake Manifold Gasket Set #MS953921
Fel-Pro Oil Pan Gasket #OS34409R (Just in case)
I already have a Fel-Pro Valve Cover Gasket Set and am going to replace them while I’m there. Have a small leak on the driver’s side.

Am I missing anything? I am going to grab a couple gallons of Antifreeze prior to start, as well. I recently replaced the water pump, so no need to replace it while I’m in the area.

Thanks in advance,
Mike

 

[leadrofthepak]

Do the cap and rotor when you have the intake off if you have not done that recently. No easier time to do them.

 

[BradTN]

It's a good idea to replace the parts you've listed, but I am curious if you did the vacuum check to see if your plenum gasket is leaking.

Also, give the camshaft a good look over when you get in there. One engine I recently took apart had a badly galled cam.

 

[kpd12]

Yeah, cap and rotor were both replaced about 3k ago.

I haven't done or had a vacuum check done. I just figured I'd replace the gasket as preventive maintenance, if nothing else.

 

[CKH]

Might as well throw a new water pump on there.

I wasn't thinking when I did my plenum repair. I'm looking at doing the timing chain and water pump in the next few weeks.

 

[kpd12]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the info and yeah the water pump was replaced approximately 6k ago.


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