Re: Belly pan Gasket

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Thu Jun 08 2000 - 07:40:03 EDT


At 04:25 PM 6/7/00 +0000, you wrote:
>Well I think it finally happened! Going up a long hill at about 60-65
>mph today at lunch and all of a sudden my Dak starts pinging like an
>SOB. Only does it intermittently and under moderate to heavy throttle!
>I want to check to see if it is the belly pan gasket, but need some help
>in remembering the procedure. I know I need to look into the the intake
>for a wet oily type residue or spot. Can this be done by looking down
>the TB bores or do I have to remove the TB?
>Any advice or pointers would greatly be appreciated!

Kurt

You could also do an intake manifold cover gasket leak test.

Remove the PCV valve from the passenger side valve cover but leave
the valve attached to the hose from the intake manifold.

Remove the breather hose from the driver side valve cover that
goes to the air cleaner.

With the engine idling, place your thumb over the opening where
the PCV valve was located.

After 10-15 sec., you should feel pressure ... this indicates that
the gasket is sealing. If you feel a vacuum, the gasket is leaking.

Bob



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