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Source reference 2005-05-81

Manufacturer communication — 2000 GMC 5.3L L59 (E85 CAPABLE), AS WELL AS THE OTHER GEN 3 AND GEN 4 ENGINES (YUKON)

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What the manufacturer’s document says

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Applies to

  • Applies specifically to the 5.3L L59 (E85 capable), as well as the other Gen 3 and Gen 4 engines.

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    This information applies specifically to the 5.3L L59 (E85 capable), as well as the other Gen 3 and Gen 4 engines.

Fault

  • When a leak between the upper manifold and the gasket causes P0300 to set.

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    If a leak between the upper manifold and gasket causes a DTC P0300 to set, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets.

Correction

Repair

  • Use only the 89017589 gasket (teal green) for repairs on the L59 engine, and do not replace the upper manifold unless it measures outside of the service manual specifications or is damaged.

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    Use only the 89017589 gasket (teal green) for repairs on the L59 engine, and do not replace the upper manifold unless it measures outside of the service manual specifications or is damaged.

Parts

  • A new gasket made of FNK material (GM SPO p/n 89017589) has been released. The new gasket material is teal green; the original gaskets are orange.

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    A new gasket made of FNK material (GM SPO p/n 89017589) has been released. The new gasket material is teal green in color (fig. 7) ; the original gaskets are orange.

  • The service kit containing the new gasket was released in October 2004. A small quantity of the old gasket kit, p/n 17113557, which contains two p/n 17122608 (orange) gaskets, remains in the system.

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    The service kit containing the new gasket was released in October 2004. A small quantity of the old gasket kit, p/n 17113557, which contains two p/n 17122608 (orange) gaskets, remains in the system.

  • The 17113557 gasket (orange) can be used on the other engines. Once the 17113557 has been exhausted, only the 89017589 will be available for all engines.

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    The 17113557 gasket (orange) can be used on the other engines. Once the 17113557 has been exhausted, only the 89017589 will be available for all engines.

Part numbers printed in the document

The numbers are as the document prints them. The name and the replacing number are what the pages of GMPartsGiant, a reseller of genuine parts and not GM, state. Aftermarket equivalents are not checked here (the links only search by number). Confirm the fit for the vehicle (VIN) before ordering.

Caution

  • In that case, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets.

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    If a leak between the upper manifold and gasket causes a DTC P0300 to set, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets.

What is needed

Parts and materials
  • Gasket 89017589 (teal green; the only one to use for repairs on the L59 engine)
  • Upper manifold (only when it measures outside of the service manual specifications or is damaged)
Labor time
Not stated
Special tools
Not stated
Scan tool
Not stated

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Stated content

  1. Communication summary

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    Upper Manifold Gasket Leak This information applies specifically to the 5.3L L59 (E85 capable), as well as the other Gen 3 and Gen 4 engines. If a leak between the upper manifold and gasket causes a DTC P0300 to set, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets. If a leak between the upper manifold and gasket causes a DTC P0300 to set, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets. A new gasket made of FNK material (GM SPO p/n 89017589) has been released. The new gasket material is teal green in color (fig. 7) ; the original gaskets are orange. The service kit containing the new gasket was released in October 2004. A small quantity of the old gasket kit, p/n 17113557, which contains two p/n 17122608 (orange) gaskets, remains in the system. Use only the 89017589 gasket (teal green) for repairs on the L59 engine, and do not replace the upper manifold unless it measures outside of the service manual specifications or is damaged. The 17113557 gasket (orange) can be used on the other engines. Once the 17113557 has been exhausted, only the 89017589 will be available for all engines.
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Source

Source
GM TechLink
Source reference
2005-05-81
Received by source
2005-05-01
Incident date
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