Intake manifold leaks on LH cars

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Art Begun, Aug 11, 2003.

  1. Art Begun

    Art Begun Guest

    Original version of LH often got leaks. Was wondering if it was a
    plastic manifold problem or a gasket problem. Never happened to me
    but it came up in a discussion in another group.
     
    Art Begun, Aug 11, 2003
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  2. Art Begun

    Steve m... Guest

    Art,
    The reason they leak is that they are actually made from something as cheap
    as a sheet of paper. And just as thin. As a result they break easily and
    leak. Just a cheap gasket problem. Nothing more.

    Steve m...
     
    Steve m..., Aug 11, 2003
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  3. Art Begun

    Neil Nelson Guest

    The original LHs did not have a plastic intake manifold.

    The gasket failures are likely to be because they weren't a
    reinforced gasket, just thin single layer.
     
    Neil Nelson, Aug 11, 2003
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  4. Art Begun

    James Linn Guest

    Agreed.

    When mine were replaced I was amazed at the difference between the thin
    original and the steel mesh reinforced replacement. My original actually was
    sucked in on one cylinder - no way the replacement would be.

    James Linn
     
    James Linn, Aug 12, 2003
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  5. Art Begun

    Neil Nelson Guest

    Agreed.

    When mine were replaced I was amazed at the difference between the thin
    original and the steel mesh reinforced replacement. My original actually was
    sucked in on one cylinder - no way the replacement would be.

    James Linn[/QUOTE]


    Your mechanic was smart enough to use aftermarket gaskets,
    good for him!
     
    Neil Nelson, Aug 12, 2003
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