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Jan 5, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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bart man

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I have a oil leak from the bolts on the intake the 4 on bouth sides of the carb [2 per,side] any tips on how too stop this?

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Jan 5, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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dannyman

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Did you just change your intake manifold?

ARP thread sealant.

Last edited by dannyman; Jan 5, 2009 at 08:38 PM. Reason: add ARP

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Jan 5, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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bart man

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I took the intake off to clean and pant. I tried thread tape but no luck. thanks I,ll try it

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Jan 5, 2009 | 10:18 PM

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ARP will work. I've used PermatexAviation Sealant with great results for over 30 years. Your choice, either will work, along with 50 more, I'm sure!!

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Jan 5, 2009 | 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bart man

I have a oil leak from the bolts on the intake the 4 on bouth sides of the carb [2 per,side] any tips on how too stop this?

Did you use Permatex or ARP sealant on the bolt threads? Without sealant, oil will wick up the bolt threads and leave little puddles on your intake.

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