How to Replace the Lower Intake Manifold for Lower on Chevrolet K3500?

Draining the cooling system should be the first step before uninstalling the lower Intake Manifold and disconnecting the negative battery cable. Start the replacement process by removing the upper Intake Manifold and suction line from the A/C Compressor and Distributor and MAP Sensor and Radiator Hose from the Thermostat Housing from the engine block. Detach Heater Core input and output hoses from the Heater Core and disconnect the coolant bypass hose from both the lower Intake Manifold and water pump. The procedure begins with removing retaining bolts from the Fuel Rail then discarding the Fuel Rail before proceeding to extract lower Intake Manifold bolts from the engine head and finally separating the lower Intake Manifold from the engine block and its included gaskets and seals. Use clean strokes to remove all oil and grease from each sealing area. Place the gaskets onto the Cylinder Head with the this side up symbol facing up before installing the lower Intake Manifold onto the engine block. Apply bolt thread locking material to the lower Intake Manifold bolts, install them to the engine head, and tighten in sequence to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.)after the initial tightening to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.) there should be a re-tightening sequence to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Install the Fuel Rail alongside the retaining bolts together with the coolant bypass hose followed by heater hoses toward the lower Intake Manifold. Install the Distributor alongside the Radiator Hose and MAP Sensor and Thermostat Housing to the engine block. Reconnect both pipes between the A/C Compressor and upper Intake Manifold to the lower Intake Manifold. As a final step install the discharge line to the A/C Compressor before refilling the cooling system and reconnecting the battery negative cable.

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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold Part Number: 17113541
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold Kit, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold; Manifold
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold, Lower Part Number: 17113201
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold Kit, Lower Intake; Manifold; Manifold Kit, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold, Lower Part Number: 12553837
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold Assembly-Lower Intake; Manifold; Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Manifold Part Number: 12556526
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold; Intake Manifold
- Replaces: 10183954
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet K3500 Manifold Part Number: 12556527
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold; Intake Manifold
- Replaces: 12555715
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000, 1992-1996 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold Part Number: 12553836
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold; Manifold
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold Part Number: 10241160
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold; Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet K3500 Manifold Part Number: 10183791
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold; Intake Manifold
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado | 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold Part Number: 10166808
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold; Manifold
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 Chevrolet K3500 | Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold Part Number: 10166135
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold, Engine Fuel Intake Manifold; Manifold
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold

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This part hardware consists of the Intake Manifold that is the lynch pin for the K3500 models manufactured from 1988 to 2002 out of Chevrolet. The Intake Manifold is a component that helps distribute air or air/fuel mixture to the cylinder head intake ports; influencing the power output of the engine and efficiency. Being universal for the Chevrolet K3500 models, it is also compatible with those Chevrolet K3500 equipped with the Vortec family of engines; with the Intake Manifold enhanced with modernistic composite plastic materials, which help to maintain fuel efficiency and cooling. To be specific, the K3500 models have got intake manifold length which varies with the help of intake manifold length control (VLIM) to provide better airflow control according to the load on the engine. This Intake Manifold also uses high-quality and strong seals besides including sensors for temperature and airflow for the Chevrolet K3500 high engine efficiency and safety. These features not only reaffirm the firm's positive image regarding the model, which is the Chevrolet K3500, but they also reveal the vehicle's versatility owing to the different terrain conditions. The K3500 has a strong built and comes with powerful engines such as the 7.4L Vortec V8 making it a good choice for those in search of a secure and tough car. In gross, the Intake Manifold has been realized to have outstanding features in the automotive market and its critical function in making deliveries of expectations of performance and efficiency for Chevrolet K3500 series.

Chevrolet K3500 Intake Manifold Parts and Q&A

Intake Manifold, Lower
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Q: How to Replace the Lower Intake Manifold for Lower on Chevrolet K3500?
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Draining the cooling system should be the first step before uninstalling the lower Intake Manifold and disconnecting the negative battery cable. Start the replacement process by removing the upper Intake Manifold and suction line from the A/C Compressor and Distributor and MAP Sensor and Radiator Hose from the Thermostat Housing from the engine block. Detach Heater Core input and output hoses from the Heater Core and disconnect the coolant bypass hose from both the lower Intake Manifold and water pump. The procedure begins with removing retaining bolts from the Fuel Rail then discarding the Fuel Rail before proceeding to extract lower Intake Manifold bolts from the engine head and finally separating the lower Intake Manifold from the engine block and its included gaskets and seals. Use clean strokes to remove all oil and grease from each sealing area. Place the gaskets onto the Cylinder Head with the this side up symbol facing up before installing the lower Intake Manifold onto the engine block. Apply bolt thread locking material to the lower Intake Manifold bolts, install them to the engine head, and tighten in sequence to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.)after the initial tightening to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.) there should be a re-tightening sequence to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Install the Fuel Rail alongside the retaining bolts together with the coolant bypass hose followed by heater hoses toward the lower Intake Manifold. Install the Distributor alongside the Radiator Hose and MAP Sensor and Thermostat Housing to the engine block. Reconnect both pipes between the A/C Compressor and upper Intake Manifold to the lower Intake Manifold. As a final step install the discharge line to the A/C Compressor before refilling the cooling system and reconnecting the battery negative cable.