Dumb Question/Dumber Idea???
Ok, so I pulled my intake manifold a couple of nights ago. The motor has about <30 miles on it. The intake gaskest look FINE. Would it be idiotic of me to reuse them, especially considering I'm throwing a set of stock lifters in it for testing purposes only???
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I would. Just use a little sealant or something to be on the safe side. And make sure everything is as clean as you can get it (probably is already)...
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Ask yourself how hard was it to take off? Then think about taking it off 2 weeks from now to do the same thing. theres a chance they will hold but a better chance they will fail. I would change them.
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Is this for temporary purposes???? Are you going to remove the intake again????? For a very short time, it should be OK... But then again, who knows....
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Originally Posted by calfirebird
Ask yourself how hard was it to take off? Then think about taking it off 2 weeks from now to do the same thing. theres a chance they will hold but a better chance they will fail. I would change them.
The manifold is a piece of cake to get off the car. I don't know why so many people seem to find it such a daunting task. It's some electrical connections, some vaccuum hoses, and some bolts. :D As for my gaskets, I'm reusing them. I noticed a little layer tearing at the bottom of some of the runners, but it's just a little separation. On an even dumber note, I don't have a TQ wrench, so I'm going to be playing it by feel for this testing phase. I WILL have one by the time the final lifters go in it. Can anyone tell I A: Have a lot of time on my hands and B: Like to work on my car?? Wish me luck, I'm hopefully starting it again tomorrow. |
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Oh Oh Oh......Good luck, Sean. :D :D :D
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LMAO, at this point I don't think luck has anything to do with it. :D
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why don't you spring for a torque wrench if you are going to be putting it back together for real in a couple weeks?
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That's when I'm springing for it.
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