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Title: bad engine noise
Post by: lakenheath24 on October 15, 2011, 01:01:55 PM

The ole girl was making an awful sound all of a sudden. Of course I am thinking...rod/piston or lifter, BUT, turns out the exhaust manifold gasket couldnt take it anymore. Of course, with nearly 270k on the clock I forgave it.:bowdown:

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 15, 2011, 02:20:55 PM

Alright sweet. That's awesome that that's all it was.

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: flylear45 on October 15, 2011, 02:22:45 PM

I'm surprised it had a gasket. My TC's never did.

Kudos on the mileage. That is pretty cool having one with that kind of stamina!

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: TOM Renzo on October 15, 2011, 02:59:05 PM

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: lakenheath24 on October 15, 2011, 05:41:33 PM

whatcha supposed to use? The copper spray stuff? This was quicker actually as I didnt need to remove anything but the manifold bolts. This is my DD car, but I have a high HP motor build going on for my "good" car. Should I use the copper spray on that?

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: TOM Renzo on October 15, 2011, 06:08:49 PM

Tha

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: 88turbo on October 15, 2011, 07:25:05 PM

machined surfaces will seal themselves

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: softtouch on October 16, 2011, 12:27:09 AM

Quote from: TOM Renzo;370209

That copper spray STUFF!!!! People actually think that works!!!! It is an old WIVES TALE!!! Just make sure the surface is clean and FLAT. Then bolt up the manifold Finished!!

I read an article one time about mechanics fixing airplane engines in the Pacific during WWII. Parts were in short supply. If they didn't have a new gasket, they would paint the old one with aluminum paint and reuse it.

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: lakenheath24 on October 16, 2011, 12:48:16 AM

ok ok, you aint gotta shout.

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: TOM Renzo on October 16, 2011, 09:21:29 AM

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Title: bad engine noise
Post by: TOM Renzo on October 16, 2011, 09:22:19 AM

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Title: bad engine noise
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 16, 2011, 09:23:18 AM

hahaha, that's funny right there.

Title: bad engine noise
Post by: Haystack on October 16, 2011, 12:13:12 PM

I don't know anyone that has ever reused a gasket before. Not even on a set of heads.

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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: lakenheath24 on October 15, 2011, 01:01:55 PM