Oil Leak question

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Oct 22, 2007 | 08:45 PM

happiedazs

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Oil Leak question

I recently had a valve job done and I now notice that three of the intake manifold bolts are ooseing a little oil. Either the shop did use any thread sealer or did not use enough. Can I just back out each bolt one at a time, put sealer in the threads and reinstall each bolt or will I risk causing a water/antifreeze leak into the oil by doing this. Anybody have experience with doing this fix?

Oct 22, 2007 | 09:12 PM

SIXFOOTER

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That will work fine, just clean the bolt well, add a little RTV and you will be good to go

Oct 22, 2007 | 09:20 PM

Les 94 Comp Yellow

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Don't forget to drain the block first or you will be asking for trouble.
I would also change the oil also just in case some water is on the bottom of the pan.

Oct 22, 2007 | 11:25 PM

GasketDude

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Yes, one at a time. No, coolant not an issue. Sealer down the length of threads will do the trick.

Later.

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