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Old 03-20-2009, 05:26 PM
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Hey guys I am having trouble getting my drivers side steam pipe to seal up. The bolt tightens down but coolant keeps coming out. Does anyone have a picture of the back of the engine with this piece on. I have new gaskets on but it just wont stop leaking any ideas?
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Originally Posted by 96Formula6spd
Hey guys I am having trouble getting my drivers side steam pipe to seal up. The bolt tightens down but coolant keeps coming out. Does anyone have a picture of the back of the engine with this piece on. I have new gaskets on but it just wont stop leaking any ideas?
Did you use two new gaskets per head? The banjo bolts need one gasket on each side of the pipe.
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no just one thats all that was on it when removed
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Originally Posted by 96Formula6spd
no just one thats all that was on it when removed
No there are two. Pull off the steam pipe, remove the banjo bolts, you will see the second one that goes between the pipe and the head of the bolt. Bet you that washer on the driver side is the one that is leaking.
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probably is the one leaking. There is no washer there. Going to have to take it back apart go get another $8 rubber washer and hope this works. Otherwise I am getting it towed
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where is this located?
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the pipe is located on the back of the heads. runs right behind intake. not sure if pic worked. but tis the little line that runs from one head to another. Hope this helps. And for the OP, i didnt believe there was 4 either when i took mine off, but there was. Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by 96Formula6spd
probably is the one leaking. There is no washer there. Going to have to take it back apart go get another $8 rubber washer and hope this works. Otherwise I am getting it towed
NAPA 730-2922 is a cheaper alternative to the GM seals.



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