97 GM intake manifold....

[johnnyrauder]

i have a oppertunety to buy a 97 GM as my DD but im seeing alot of things about the IM being plastic an melting has any one had any ex. with this

[Benwin]

Spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation and sentence structure aside:

http://www.autoclinix.com/Manifold.htm

http://www.fordmanifoldsettlement.com/

I've heard mixed reports, I know two people with 1997 GMs, and neither have had the problem. I've also read online (Google is your friend!) that these problems are common and random occurrences.

[RoyLPita]

I changed out mine on my 97 Town Car. It was easier to do than the 98-02 CVPI in my opinion. If the vehicle in question still has the intake, keep an eye on it. I also heard through the CV.net boards to not floor the pedal when you still have the original one.

Any other questions?

[johnnyrauder]

is there a way to tell if its the org. and is there a certen amount of miles they last.
also is it possable for it to never go?

[Mike M]

Get use to it, more and more cars are using them.

[RoyLPita]

If it has the metal water jacket behind the alternator, then it has been changed. If it is all plastic, then it is original.

[offroadkarter]

is there a way to tell if its the org. and is there a certen amount of miles they last.
also is it possable for it to never go?

If it doesnt have an aluminum coolant crossover, its the factory manifold

It will go, the question is when.... Its a ticking time bomb really. Some have gone at low mileage, some have gone as high as 200k miles. Get it swapped asap is my only advice