460 intake manifold seals
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
From: Canada
460 intake manifold seals
I've tried several methods of sealing intake manifold ends in the past and I'm not convinced of the best way. What are your opinions? Use the rubber seals, only silicone, both,..... what?
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 263
Likes: 1
From: British Columbia
460 intake manifold seals
The only way to seal intake ends is to use black silicone sealer. I have tried many different gaskets and sealers and the only way to ensure a positive good seal is the silicone method.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,404
Likes: 3
From: Cleveland, WI USA
460 intake manifold seals
I just replaced my lifters this weekend and had to reseal the minifold. While I took the cheap way out and reused the gaskets, I have no oil leaks anywhere. My Haynes book says to seal the ends of the rubber end gaskets with RTV. I also put a small bead along the top and bottom of them for good measure.
So far so good.
Kevin K.
So far so good.
Kevin K.
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,748
Likes: 118
From: Tallassee, ALabama
460 intake manifold seals
I've never had any trouble using the 'stock' black rubber end seals. Even installing them dry with RTV in the corners they never leak.
Now the cork ones leak darn near every time, even with RTV.
Now the cork ones leak darn near every time, even with RTV.
