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What to coat the inake manifold in?

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Old 03-20-2004 | 07:01 PM
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it was set at 14 ft/lb
Old 03-20-2004 | 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by NZ951
The one of eight which attach the manifold to the head... with the 6mm allen key heads...
Torque should 14 ft lbs or 20 nm
Old 03-20-2004 | 07:08 PM
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Yup... and it snapped. The bolt was about 4 months old. Not happy!
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Originally posted by NZ951
Yup... and it snapped. The bolt was about 4 months old. Not happy!
That does stink !!! Is there enough to grab on to ? or is this a drill and screw extractor ?
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Not sure yet. I took the manifold off 3 times yesterday to try and isolate a vacum leak. I determined it might have been a manifold seating issues, so I bought a torque wrench to ensure the correct torque settings ... I will take it apart later as I dont have the time right now.

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Old 03-21-2004 | 03:15 AM
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Refer edit... timely enough?
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Thanks.

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Respect.
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Ski also uses Jet Hot Sterling with great results, he actually has some before and after temps.

Were can I find the temp info?
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Originally posted by beab951
Ski also uses Jet Hot Sterling with great results, he actually has some before and after temps.

Were can I find the temp info?
Ski has posted temps, do a search or just email him.

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