checking out an 86 mk3 tomorrow

[cvbikeguy]

Originally Posted by oregonjoe

where exactly is it leaking - diagram?

Does the engine start? or is leaking bad while cranking?

Really don't need much RTV at all - just a thin film - so it must be a bad fit, crack, missing bolt, bad nipple fitting, bad or cracked hose?

sorry i couldnt find a diagram but its underneath the intake runner exactly behind where the IAC hose is connected. i used a good bit of rtv and let it sit over night. so i dont know what the problem could be besides it being cracked. all the bolts are in and tightened too.

also my dad has informed me that he accidently stepped on my injectors as he was walking around the garage.

[cvbikeguy]

not quiting yet....

on the bright side im learning a whole lot about cars.....

still dont know much

so it turns out one a couple of the grommets on the injectors were leaking. the thing is i cant get the factory ones off. they spin but dont like off. im afraid to put too much pressure and break something else. also theres no crack on the intake runner and the hose nipple looks fine. so im buying another gasket and will try again tomorrow hopefully. and tool to get these grommets off? thanks

[cvbikeguy]

just as an update to what i replaced.

spark plugs
pretty much all the hoses
water pump
fan clutch
radiator
new head
machined block
rebuild kit

[cre]

Just crack the old grommets with some wire cutter, what doesn't cut usually crakcs anyway and they'll come right off. I HIGHLY recommend replacing all of the gormmets and O-rings.

Good luck with the new gasket... I have no idea why that's causing you so much trouble.

[cvbikeguy]

Originally Posted by cre

Just crack the old grommets with some wire cutter, what doesn't cut usually crakcs anyway and they'll come right off. I HIGHLY recommend replacing all of the gormmets and O-rings.

Good luck with the new gasket... I have no idea why that's causing you so much trouble.

the car hates me. so simple

[cvbikeguy]

hehe it worked. cool cool. we will see how this goes tomorrow. round no. 5!!!!

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[cvbikeguy]

oops! thanks cre. saved my butt again.

so i got the gaskets in. trying to finish up before it gets late. just broke a connector that my brother soldered. oops. oh well

so we should be firing up the car soon. just throwing together the intake.

[oregonjoe]

So - are you saying replacing the intake gasket solved the leak?

Yup - the only way to really lean about cars is taking one apart and putting back together.

Good luck.

[cvbikeguy]

Originally Posted by oregonjoe

So - are you saying replacing the intake gasket solved the leak?

Yup - the only way to really lean about cars is taking one apart and putting back together.

Good luck.

well the nipple is fine and there isnt a crack so thats the only thing i can think of. and the gaskets look like some good composite and in case i have to take this apart again im not going to rtv it. otherwise ill have to buy another gasket. grrr

oh hey i like this


makes me appreciate my stock body. just want it slightly lover and stiffer. heard alot of people use HR springs. i dunno though. cause im planning on lightening this car up a bit so id prolly need springs t fit the different weight load no? also need new tires asap. the look bad....

[cvbikeguy]

lol some guy from up the street came to me asking about his car. :P if only people knew im a plumber... not a mechanic