Quote from: cummuterguyI'm a a.s.e. mastertech, have done several of those lower intake gaskets, it's not as big a job as you think.. (takes me like 2 hours, if I don't get pulled away from the job.)

basically, grab a camera, take lots of pictures of where everything goes...(electrical connectors especially) and make sure to clean the gasket surfaces really good... other than that, there isn't any real complications, its a simple unbolt, rebolt job. do you have the 3.1 or 3.4 motor? (not much difference, but if you like I can get you the mitchell repair guide sheets from work, and fax them to you.
anyway, don't stress is too much, when your ready, I'll help...

I have thought about taking pics before I start, that is a good idea.

If you could get your hands on those Mitchell Repair guide sheets I would love to have those. Anythign that could help me would be greatly appreciated

I'll pm you with me fax number

Thanks
AL

Commuting on anything is possible but is all a matter of attitude.  Figure out what the bike will comfortably do over the distance and time you need, then get used to the idea that that's how it's gonna be.  If that's too stressful for you, get a different bike (usually not an option).  Leave a bit of spare time, so if it goes snafu you won't be too late.  If it all goes to plan you have an easy relaxing ride and a bit of time to chill before work/school.  Don't carry anything on your back that you can make the bike carry for you.  Always keep your bike well maintained, especially the brakes and tires.  Good luck.  BTW my longest commute was 60 miles each way, five days a week for six years on a Moto Guzzi V65 trail bike.

for the past 3 years, my GS has been my main transpo.  thats why when the CB shaft bearings went, i tore it down and did them durning my 2 days off, put a BENT shaft in (figured that out after the fact) and did it all again the following weekend,  thats how i learned to drop my engine and have it on the bench inside 20 mins.

I finally had a good dose of rain today.  Coming over I-90 from Bellevue to Seattle, the heavens opened and rain came down in torrents.  Over the bridge, there was at least 1/4" of standing water, and it was cascading in waves over the bridge.  It was more than a little hairy.  I did everything slowly and smoothly (well, as smoothly as I could), and made it through just fine.  So, it's a relief to know that I can do it.

I had trouble with my shield, though.  The rain made it hard to see when I had the shield down, and when I flipped it up, I got stinging rain in the face.  Short of fairing, is there anything I can do about that?

leave the sheild down... wipe as needed... if you open it, two things happen... 1- it gets wet on both sides.... harder to see, plus that stinging sensation. 2- when you come to your senses and close it again, it fogs up.

Finally, Car fixed. Did the work myself, with a little help from friends.
Now I'm gonna trade her in and get a foreign car

Woohoo

Sad, but that is the smart thing to do (in my biased opinion).  My friends may make fun of my Japanese vehicles, but I'm still driving around when they are in the shop every couple monthes.  Not to mention a lot of them have more US stuff in them than the domestic brands; and a lot of them were built here too.

congrats, see, it wasn't that bad at all, more of a pain in the ass than anything!

Derek

When I drained the oil for the first time, I filled up 3 gallons!!!!
All that damn coolant in my engine could not have been good.

then I flowed trans fluid and oil through the engine at least 5 times.
I spent most of my money on oil and filtersgo figure, the gaskets only cost me 50 bux

But I am glad its done