LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

drivers side on steam pipe not sealing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 05:26 PM
  #1  
96Formula6spd's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 817
Likes: 0
From: Greenville,SC
Default drivers side on steam pipe not sealing

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?
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 05:31 PM
  #2  
ss.slp.ls1's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8,184
Likes: 28
From: Orange County, CA
Default

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.
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 05:32 PM
  #3  
96Formula6spd's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 817
Likes: 0
From: Greenville,SC
Default

no just one thats all that was on it when removed
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 05:35 PM
  #4  
ss.slp.ls1's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8,184
Likes: 28
From: Orange County, CA
Default

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.
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 05:47 PM
  #5  
96Formula6spd's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 817
Likes: 0
From: Greenville,SC
Default

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
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 11:52 PM
  #6  
Nads06111's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Default

where is this located?
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:14 AM
  #7  
strokin93z's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

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!

Last edited by strokin93z; Mar 21, 2009 at 12:15 AM. Reason: Sorry for huge pic! can someone resize? :P
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:30 AM
  #8  
shbox's Avatar
TECH Veteran
15 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,147
Likes: 62
From: Little Rock, AR
Default

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.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:10 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE