Intake gasket
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Drifting
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From: Oak Ridge NC
Intake gasket
I have some oil seepage up through the top of the intake manifold gasket. I put the gasket in last winter. I retorked about 2 weeks ago. No luck. I have to replace it.
The engine is stock. What is the best gasket that I can use? Should I go for a thicker gasket than stock?
The engine is stock. What is the best gasket that I can use? Should I go for a thicker gasket than stock?
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I always use Fel-Pro and have never had a problem. I don't know where your leak is exactly, but you should use sealer on the each of the 2 end pieces and a little around the water ports.
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Drifting
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From: Oak Ridge NC
Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
I always use Fel-Pro and have never had a problem. I don't know where your leak is exactly, but you should use sealer on the each of the 2 end pieces and a little around the water ports.
I don't use the end pieces. I use a silicone bead. Yes, I put a light bead around the water ports.
It is seeping oil between the intake manifold and gasket on the drivers side.
