My Intake gasket
I removed my intake manifold to clean it up today and noticed the gasket underneath was broken previously. Does this pose a problem if I drive with it broken? I evenly torqued the bolts to make sure it sits flush but wanna make sure is safe.
What exactly is the square block underneath the manifold with grates inside it for? |
I would get a new gasket.
The square thing that you mention is the grid heater. That "grate" heats up during the winter to make cold starts easier. |
Ya I would get a new gasket also. & yes its the heater grid. Its kinda like Cummins version of glow plugs. Heats the air in the heat cycles instead of heating the fuel like glow plugs do.
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Ok thanks guys, will be getting e new one tomorrow.
Any idea on the torque for the manifold bolts? dont think its too important just wondering if I was close. |
10-15 ft lbs is what i do
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tight, i would for sure replace the gaskets
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I'm going to get one today and re tourque it, did you put any sealer on the gasket? looks like a dry gasket but is there any advantages to putting anything on it? I dont wanna mess up the grid heater though.
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just the gasket works great no sealer
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Ok thanks, I'm picking up my gasket tomorrow morning and throwin it on before work:c:
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