Need intake manifold gaskets?
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Littleton Colorado
Need intake manifold gaskets?
Hello all;
I've got a lot of projects going on with my car. It has been a lot of fun and am learning so much.
So, the latest problem I see is oil collecting at the bolts for the intake manifold gasket.
My car has never been rebuilt and it runs great (even better after Lar's touches to it).
I guess I could be loosing compression right?
Thanks
I've got a lot of projects going on with my car. It has been a lot of fun and am learning so much.
So, the latest problem I see is oil collecting at the bolts for the intake manifold gasket.
My car has never been rebuilt and it runs great (even better after Lar's touches to it).
I guess I could be loosing compression right?
Thanks
Last edited by swag; Jul 29, 2017 at 05:52 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi S,
Is it possible it's the bolts not the intake gasket?
Some of the intake manifold bolts protrude into the lifter valley so oil can 'wick' up the bolts and puddle on the intake.
There are various sealers available that are applied to the bolts to help control the seepage.
Regards,
Alan
Is it possible it's the bolts not the intake gasket?
Some of the intake manifold bolts protrude into the lifter valley so oil can 'wick' up the bolts and puddle on the intake.
There are various sealers available that are applied to the bolts to help control the seepage.
Regards,
Alan
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 195
Likes: 1
From: Littleton Colorado
Hi S,
Is it possible it's the bolts not the intake gasket?
Some of the intake manifold bolts protrude into the lifter valley so oil can 'wick' up the bolts and puddle on the intake.
There are various sealers available that are applied to the bolts to help control the seepage.
Regards,
Alan
Is it possible it's the bolts not the intake gasket?
Some of the intake manifold bolts protrude into the lifter valley so oil can 'wick' up the bolts and puddle on the intake.
There are various sealers available that are applied to the bolts to help control the seepage.
Regards,
Alan
What you are saying makes sense. If the gasket was leaking wouldn't I see oil collecting around the gasket?
I just ordered Permatex 80011 Form-A-Gasket #2 Sealant.
When I do the radiator swap, it will be the perfect time to fix this too.
Hoping the bolts come off easy!
Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: perth western australia
yep looks like the oil coming up the thread , take them out and wire wheel them until they are spotless , clean them with some thinners and put your sealer on and carefully put them back in .
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Be careful not to put a LOT of sealant on the threads. Excessive sealant can prevent the bolt from completely seating in place. Just wipe some on the bottom 3-4 theads and have none on the end of the bolt. That will get the job done.
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