Hello all,
I know that a permanent solution for intake/exhaust manifold leaks is to go to headers. But I want to do an engine swap at some point so I want to mess with it for a bit longer.
Is there some specific gasket, or something else, one can use/do that works better then other things ?
I have a leak between manifold and engine and/or exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe (probably both)
Ron
All the ones I have seen will tighten up just fine. There is a pattern to tightening it down, the same as if you were doing a head gasket. Start in the middle and do a circular spiral pattern out to the ends.
I also find they need a second torque down after running it for a while.
I think I used a 'felpro' (sp?) gasket.
The exhaust pipe fitting might have a donut gasket, but most don't. The flange is preformed on the manifold. The trick to keeping that one tight is to have a good solid hanger at the bell housing. If the pipe runs free to the muffler, it will be swingy and always leak. There should be a hanger right by the clutch bell crank linkage on the bell housing.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >Ahhh...ok... I think I am missing that hanger near the bellhousing. (I am pretty sure it is missing. Can those be found after market ?
Ron
Mike Roma> All the ones I have seen will tighten up just fine. There is a pattern
Most auto-parts stores carry a good selection. If in doubt any muffler shop can take care of it.
Yes, you can use one of those rubber strap type universal hangers. I have compared the auto parts stores hangers with ones from a muffler shop and the muffler shop ones are thicker rubber and thicker metal for the clamping/bolting parts.
Mike
R>
what does the hanger near teh bellhousing look like ?
(You guys have been very helpfull in sending links to pictures for my ZJ draglink.)
thanks,
R> Yes, you can use one of those rubber strap type universal hangers. I
I just have a universal one on. It has a clamp for the pipe and a strap with holes punched in it. I used a large washer on either side and one bell housing bolt. I believe there is a stock bracket I once heard the muffler guy grumbling about...
It just keeps the pipe moving in tune with the engine so the manifold 'donut' joint stays put.
I could take a photo and email it to you if you would like.
Mike
R>
If it is opretty straight forward then that's ok.
I have been fighting an exhaust leak several times. Soo that hanger missing might be the problem.
btw, are there some tricks to get the pipe of the manyfold ? other then soak it in oil for a while and use an airgun ?
Ron
Mike Roma> I just have a universal one on. It has a clamp for the pipe and a strap
I did take a photo of mine and noticed it needs attention pretty quick. Well it's broke and I don't have a leak 'yet' but soon will I am sure. I broke/shattered that engine mount and the twisting seems to have ripped the hanger. Something else to fix...
I have posted the photo here:
Mike
R>
Mike have you been using Guinness to flush the radiator again?
thanks for the pics
Mike Roma> I did take a photo of mine and noticed it needs attention pretty quick.
It will take you a lot longer to drive to the auto-parts store to buy the bracket than it will to install it.
Hmm, I guess more of it should have gone in the rad instead of me eh?
Mike
billy ray wrote:
hmmm.. with airtools in my case probably....
I live 1.7 miles away from work, and the parts store is half way. Scraping my windshield in winter takes 3 times longer then actually driving to work.
But it's that's easy to install...thanks...
billy ray wrote:
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