weep from intake manifold?

AaronDugs · 01-09-2015, 06:37 PM

Hey guys ive noticed this weep for a while, i dont think its gotten any worse but im just curious if anyones came across the same thing? Its deffinatly from the intake manifold and not oil from the rocker cover.

**aussiblue** · 01-09-2015, 06:49 PM

If the gasket has failed there the blowby gases will produce that colour leakage. Get a length of windscreen washer sized hose and stick one end in your ear while listening for a air leak there at idle with engine both hot and cold. If it is leaking you should also see uneven idle or a delayed reduction in revs when you stop.

AaronDugs · 01-09-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiblue

If the gasket has failed there the blowby gases will produce that colour leakage. Get a length of windscreen washer sized hose and stick one end in your ear while listening for a air leak there at idle with engine both hot and cold. If it is leaking you should also see uneven idle or a delayed reduction in revs when you stop.

Oh sweet i was planning on changing the gasket this weekend due to slight rough idle, now i know for sure cheers mate!

**aussiblue** · 01-09-2015, 10:33 PM

Remember to torque the nuts on the manifold up in a circular pattern like a head gasket and don't put the gasket on upside down and back to front (it will fit that way but will block of the injectors spray).

AaronDugs · 03-09-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiblue

Remember to torque the nuts on the manifold up in a circular pattern like a head gasket and don't put the gasket on upside down and back to front (it will fit that way but will block of the injectors spray).

Ohk cheers heaps ill keep that in mind, bottom bolts look like quite a pain but i should be right