Here is something else to thing about. When installing new bolts for your intake, make sure the the fourth bolt on the passenger side and the third bolt on the driver side is not so long that it hits the pushrod.These are the only two that can hit the pushrod. Keith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Vander Werf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket
> > I'm a big silicone-only fan. I've used silicone only for years. Any time I've > ever used the rubber end gaskets I've had leaks. I tried silicone on the rubber > gaskets once.....when I torqued the manifold down the rubber gaskets squirted > out from under it like they had been greased....had to take it apart and lose > the rubber end gaskets. > > Bill Vander Werf > > > John Nasta wrote: > > > >Use a silicon sealant acrossed the front & rear of the block, instead of > > the included rubber or caulk gasket. If there is a one piece gasket, still > > put a daub of sealant at the corners where the head/block/manifold come > > together. > > >>>>> > > > > Why instead? I use both. I'm not a big silicone-only fan. > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
