Good write up. I will keep that in mind if I have to do it myself one day. Is the socket you used a 12mm socket that you connected into a universal piece or was it all one part? Did that solve your vacuum leak?
Myles
Big, Big Time Poster
Good write up. I will keep that in mind if I have to do it myself one day. Is the socket you used a 12mm socket that you connected into a universal piece or was it all one part? Did that solve your vacuum leak?
Myles
manifold gasket socket
Originally Posted by myles
The socket was all one part, available from either Sears Craftsman or Snap-On, I can't remember which. I wanted to get it all one piece since that was most likely smaller than a two-piece combo, and better able to fit in the tiny clearances.
The vacuum leak was indeed solved. The engine never ran poorly, but after a while the leak got so big that you could actually hear a whistling in the engine bay.
Mine's been leaking for a long time now. I have the gaskets, does the coolant resevoir need to be removed?
89 535I
89 volvo 240
78 Pontiac Trans Am, 6.6
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote