Re: Re: Why is my truck sluggish?

From: Shane Moseley (smoseley@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Fri Mar 31 2000 - 21:25:30 EST


"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:

> Well: Here's the list for next weekend
> <snip>
> BTW: If anyone replaces the intake belly-pan gasket, get the intake gasket
> KIT. It comes with newer (longer) bolts. If you only order the gasket,
> they don't come with it.
>

I second that - in fact - I would say it is a must. Especially considering
that the intake bolts shouldn't be re-used. This is because they are of the
"torque to yield" variety. Which basically means once torqued - they stretch
and never return. Put another way - they are junk after one use. Pretty cheap
I'd say. Especially after only 12 foot-pounds. This kind of stuff really
pisses me off. I want some ARP studs in there now. Damn cheap arse friggen
OEMs....

Hrmph #)(%*&#,

Shane

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