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10-03-2009, 10:27 PM

XtremeDime

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Intake manifold gasket

Whats the procedure on replacing one? Just the gasket itself, not actually takin it off. lol

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10-03-2009, 11:09 PM

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It's not one gasket it's has 8 "O" ring style gaskets. See the gray around the intake ports. You have to lift the manifold.
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10-04-2009, 04:59 PM

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Right but do I have to buy rubber gasket that slide in there or can I use RTV?

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10-04-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by XtremeDime

Right but do I have to buy rubber gasket that slide in there or can I use RTV?

I wouldnt recommend using RTV on that. It has 8 o-ring style seals that fit into a groove in the manifold. You will have to remove the manifold to change them.