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Old 07-13-2018, 11:34 PM   #2835
BertoFT
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Just completed my test drive and found a potential leak at front driver side manifold area. It looked wet. If I'm lucky, it's just gasket lube seeping out from when the manifold was dropped in. If not, the manifold gasket is damaged.

I torqued the manifold bolts down to 10 ft-lbs per step 117. That felt weak, did anyone go tighter? Tomorrow morning, when the engine bay is cool, I plan to wipe the engine down, and test again for a leak in the same area.

"117. Using two (2) M8 x 30mm bolts and one (1) M8 x 50 bolt, loosely secure the passenger side runner to the cylinder head. Torque all six (6) bolts to 10 ft-lbs, starting with the center bolts and working outwards"

Edit: First off, I panic-posted (sorry). The manifold runners don't hold oil! Second, dirty car is dirty. All is well, car runs strong, the install instructions are great.
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