intake gasket end sealing problem
June 21st, 2013, 08:02 PM
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June 21st, 2013, 08:17 PM
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Yea I didn't see the grey at Autozone it must have been out.
And yes I tourque from the middle out and like you it takes me about 15 good minutes before Im satisfied with the bolts!
It rained today so I did take it back apart and the permatex was stuck like glue to the engine block but was as slick as snot where it was supposed to stick to the intake.
I did use lacquer thinner on all surfaces and even a file to make sure all was flat. Something going on with either the intake or the block because they don't match up real well and after putting on thick gaskets that really doesn't help at all.
Im going to leave it all sit awhile and forget it for now.
And yes I tourque from the middle out and like you it takes me about 15 good minutes before Im satisfied with the bolts!
It rained today so I did take it back apart and the permatex was stuck like glue to the engine block but was as slick as snot where it was supposed to stick to the intake.
I did use lacquer thinner on all surfaces and even a file to make sure all was flat. Something going on with either the intake or the block because they don't match up real well and after putting on thick gaskets that really doesn't help at all.
Im going to leave it all sit awhile and forget it for now.
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June 22nd, 2013, 12:48 PM
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Darn... I wish I'd known that a couple weeks ago. I did go back & retorque the manifold bolts after a couple drives, and so far no leaks... but I did torque the bolts from the inside out.
June 22nd, 2013, 12:51 PM
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June 24th, 2013, 06:48 PM
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As of today the intake is NOT leaking and I used the valley pan and rubber end links. While I was at it I added an aluminum radiator.
Had to wait 3 days for a lower hose!?
Anyway I'll check over everything Tuesday evening and if its all OK then Im going to the next step of new exhaust which consist of a new 2.5 mandrel PYPES header back X setup with my favorite mufflers................... No not Flowmasters but Thrush welded mufflers because they are louder! First it will be just to the rear end until I can get to the muffler shop and get the pipes through the cut out bumper with the trumpets.
Had to wait 3 days for a lower hose!?
Anyway I'll check over everything Tuesday evening and if its all OK then Im going to the next step of new exhaust which consist of a new 2.5 mandrel PYPES header back X setup with my favorite mufflers................... No not Flowmasters but Thrush welded mufflers because they are louder! First it will be just to the rear end until I can get to the muffler shop and get the pipes through the cut out bumper with the trumpets.
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June 25th, 2013, 06:50 AM
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What sealant did you use on the rubber end links?
June 25th, 2013, 09:13 AM
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I coated the all the water ports with the tube that came with the gasket and used the "stuff" (better word, help me out) with the brush for both sides of the intake/exhaust ports.
June 25th, 2013, 12:38 PM
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Sounds like the permatex stuff in the can. Gasket maker. Did you put a coating on the end seals? The whole way or just on the corners?
June 25th, 2013, 02:17 PM
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I put a light coat of the brush stuff on the block to hold the rubbers in place and then made a bead at the ends where they meet the gasket and head.
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June 26th, 2013, 03:34 AM
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Glad you got it-looks great. I got mine back together also and seems ok. This was my 3rd time also so I understand the frustration!!. I have a thread under small blocks if you want to see what I did.
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