Intake manifold oil leak?
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Santa Rosa CA
Intake manifold oil leak?
I redid the top end on my ’89 a few months ago. Everything is great except a very small oil lead that appears to be coming from the second bolt from the front, driver side, of the intake manifold. I am noticing a small pooling of oil around the bolt. It does not seem to be coming from the valve cover. Does that bolt project into an oil passageway?
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2010
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From: High Point NC
I have my heads off right now. I will try to remember to look at that bolt for you. Maybe you could pull the bolt out and put some thread sealant on it? Can't remember off the top of my head if you can get to that one without pulling the runners off.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Dublin CA
The bolt goes into the valley on the block, so there is lots of oil in this area. 
with MyFirst90coupe. Remove the bolt, clean the threads and use a Q-tip to clean the threads on the block. Then use some thread sealant and install the bolt.
with MyFirst90coupe. Remove the bolt, clean the threads and use a Q-tip to clean the threads on the block. Then use some thread sealant and install the bolt.
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Santa Rosa CA
Thanks for the confirmation guys. I think I can get the bolt out by taking the torx bit out of the socket and using 5/16 box wrench on the bit so I do not have to take the runners off. 
