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Originally Posted by slcfj62
So the thread just ended without any conclusions.
Conclusions?????
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Which thread? This one?
Here is the short story:
Took of the manifold and found an inch long hairline crack in the intake manifold. Bought a new manifold from Mark's Off Road. Also got studs to replace the original bolts. Also from Mark. After struggling with it for about 2 hours got everything in. Used anti-sieze on the studs so we went with the low end of the RECOMMENDED torque specs which is 14-18 ft lbs. So mine were torqued to 14# and I gotta say, all of my exhaust leaks are gone. All of my intake leaks are also gone once I replaced a few hoses as well. I am stoked and totally happy with these gaskets. Hopefully I will still feel the same way a year from now
By then I may only need to retorque.
