LT1 intake leak?

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01-08-2011, 10:55 PM

sempire

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LT1 intake leak?

It looks like I have an oil leak from somewhere at the back of my engine and I've heard that the intake gasket in these cars tend to leak. Any info on this?

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01-08-2011, 10:58 PM

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Just reach behind the intake and feel if it's wet. If it is leaking you just have to pull the intake and make sure to put a good bead of RTV back there

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01-08-2011, 11:07 PM

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Just reach behind the intake and feel if it's wet. If it is leaking you just have to pull the intake and make sure to put a good bead of RTV back there

Is it easy to pull the intake? I don't have to drop the engine or anything? Is the gasket just basic or is there some sort of best bet? Btw what is rtv?

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01-09-2011, 09:17 AM

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RTV........silicone gasket maker.....you can get many diff types at your local auto parts store

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01-10-2011, 08:58 AM

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Is it easy to pull the intake? I don't have to drop the engine or anything? Is the gasket just basic or is there some sort of best bet? Btw what is rtv?

I'd get the gasket set from the dealer and buy a Haynes/Chiltons manual. Intake gaskets are easy, its bleeding the LT1 cooling system that can be a pain in the ***.

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