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What would causes an oil leak at the gasket for the distributor after replaceing head and intake gaskets did not have this problem before?
If your sure that it is leaking around the distributor then replace the distributor gasket or O-ring. It could also be leaking oil out of the back of the intake manifold. Gasket or sealer may have moved while tighting the intake bolts. Could be coming from the oil sending unit behind the distributor too.
Can you use a sealer to fix the intake gasket leak?
NO. You MUST replace the intake gasket.
Should gasket sealer be used on the intake manifold?
Depending on the motor you may need to put a small dot of silicone at the corners where the intake meets the head of a V motor. 4-6 cylindar straight motors don't use sealer.
Small antifreeze leak behind the right side exhaust manifold and can not see where it could be coming from Any Ideas?
its coming fron the engine Had the same issue and while yes it is from the engine not sure if there is anitifreeze anywhere else :) The source was the lower intake manifold gasket was leaking, common on this engine... I was lucky and it did not leak into the oil. The gasket does not cover the front and rear of the block, that is where the bead of gasket sealer runs up the angle to the gasket. Where the manifold meets the block at the angle is prone to leak. Took me a day to do but I was in no hurry. Hope that helps
What could be leaking coolant between the valve cover and intake manifold on the left front since it sits sideways side of 2001 Pontiac grand prix supercharged 3.8 L engine?
Some bolts pass thru the water jacket so if you don't put sealer on the bolts the coolant can climb up the threads and puddle on the intake. I have removed them one at a time , cleaned the threads and reinstalled them with sealer and this fixed the problem. The dissimilar metals of the aluminum intake manifold and cast iron block have different expansion rates and eventually the lower intake manifold gasket will fail. All the bolts are not accessable without removing the supercharger. These bolts have a specific torque value and tightening sequence. Do the job right and remove the supercharger and intake manifold. Replace the gasket and reinstall the intake manifold using a thread sealer. Torque the bolts to 11 foot pounds and in the proper sequence. Coolant can leak internally into the engine, treat the problem not just the symptom. Hope this helps. "G"
How do you install an exhaust manifold on a Renault?
The exhaust manifold needs to have a gasket in place to help seal the juncture between the manifold and the engine. After the gasket and gasket sealer are in place, tighten the bolts for the exhaust manifold. The exhaust pipe can then be replaced on the new exhaust manifold.
Can an intake manifold gasket with a small tear in a narrow section be repaired with scotch tape?
That's probably not a good idea. You could use silicone gasket sealer, but let it thoroughly dry before you start the engine, otherwise it could be sucked down the intake.
How do you repair a leaking temperature switch in a 1997 Chevy lumina?
most likely its a leaking intake manifold gasket it usually leaks on drivers side where the manifold meets the forward head most times it leaks out of the first bolt hole for manifold.. if not sure replace sensor its 20 bucks if still leaking and want the cheap way out by BARS STOP LEAK large drain coolant a Little so sealer fit in then go for a 10 mile ride on highway 75% it will stop the leak and postpone a big job
Torch spec ts on intake manifold?
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads) Non- Hardening Sealer 30 ft-lbs.
Torque spec for 350 Chevrolet zz4 intake manifold?
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads) Non- Hardening Sealer 30 ft-lbs.
Torque specs for 327 small block intake manifold?
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads) Non- Hardening Sealer 30 ft-lbs.
In what order does the thermostat and gasket go?
The thermostat goes in the recess of the manifold . The gasket should be glued to the thermostat housing. Silicone sealer makes a metal surface slippery, so if used, should be done sparingly. Let the two adhere and install the housing to the intake. Do not over tighten as a bolt could possibily break. BE SURE THE SURFACE IS CLEAN of the old gasket.
