Grand Caravan AWD V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1997)
Fig. 33 Intake Manifold Gasket Sealing
2. Place a drop (about 1/4 in. diameter) of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent, onto each of the four manifold to cylinder head
gasket corners Fig. 33.
Fig. 34 Intake Manifold Gasket Retainers
3. Carefully install the intake manifold gasket Fig. 34. Torque end seal retainer screws to 12 Nm - (105 in. lbs.).
Fig. 35 Intake Manifold Removal And Installation
4. Install intake manifold and 8 bolts and torque to 1 Nm (10 in.lbs.). Then tighten bolts to 22 Nm (200 in.lbs.) in sequence shown in Fig. 35. Then
tighten again to 22 Nm (200 in.lbs.). After intake manifold is in place, inspect to make sure seals are in place. Refer to Engine/Intake
Manifold/Service and Repair to complete intake manifold assembly.
See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair
5. Install exhaust manifolds and tighten bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lb.) and nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft.lbs.).
