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Title: Installing intake manifold on 2000CC engine
Post by: djh on February 14, 2012, 12:54:49 PM

My intake manifold is apparently leaking at the gasket so I bought a new gasket and
now need to install it. Besides cleaning the mating serfices should I use any kind
of gasket sealer? Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave

Title: Re: Installing intake manifold on 2000CC engine
Post by: PintoMan1 on February 14, 2012, 07:29:04 PM

i've never used a gasket sealer on the intake or exhaust i have on everything else where you have a liquid going though it or in it helps seal any leaks your intake and exhaust are air no liquids

Title: Re: Installing intake manifold on 2000CC engine
Post by: 72pair on February 14, 2012, 09:39:18 PM

If the head and manifold surfaces  are both flat then no sealer. If worried about a coolant leak then a little silicone around the center hole.

Title: Re: Installing intake manifold on 2000CC engine
Post by: PintoMan1 on February 15, 2012, 06:15:19 PM

i forgot about the center hole  thanks 72pair

Title: Re: Installing intake manifold on 2000CC engine
Post by: johnbigman2011 on February 27, 2012, 01:37:08 AM

I read somewhere to put never seize on them?? Said it helps in sealing it and also it doesn't tear the gasket up if you take it apart later.