3.4L Intake Gasket Replacement

Howdy.

The GM 3.4L V6 in my brother's minivan decided to blow a gasket and
dump its coolant into the lifter valley. He has requested my
assistance in repairing it.

How difficult is this job? I could replace the intake manifold
gaskets in a typical small block Chevy V8 in an afternoon. Are there
any trouble areas in this model V6? I understand that the push rods
run through the intake gaskets and have to come out, which is no big
deal. Anything else? It's a 2000 model (Chevy Venture, same as a
Pontiac Montana, right?).

The dealer parts counter sold him a whole pile of 'recommended' parts
for the job (gaskets, EGR valve, intake bolts, and a bracket of some
kind). He'll have a haynes manual and a case of beer waiting for me.

I appreciate any advice. Thanks!


-rev