So they have an excuse to call your vehicle back in for repairs. ;)
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Kuriger" <michael@isuzu-mods.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Belly-Pan Test - SUCCESS!
> why is this component not sealed from the factory?
>
> -=Mike
>
> "Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> > Well, I went on a long shot and think I found the answer to our
belly-pan
> > leakage problem:
> >
> > Moroso "Ceramic Block Seal"
> >
> > Clean the manifold REALLY well...Engine Cleaner (Foamy Engine Brite is
my
> > flavor of degreaser) and then a run through the dishwasher. (Yes...the
wife
> > knew about it.) Then, let it air dry and put the belly-pan gasket back
on
> > with some sealer (Ultra Copper is still myt choice). Then...pour about
1/4
> > cup of the Ceramin Block Sealer down into the manifold and swirlt it
around
> > for about 5 minutes to build up a nice seal around the bottom surfaces.
> > Now, put it in your oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes. Take it out,
let it
> > cool down for about 30 minutes an take a look at the sealer now!
> >
> > There's a nice, smooth seal all the way around the surfaces...and it's
nice
> > and thick to boot.
> >
> > - Bernd
>
> --
> -=Mike Kuriger
> 1991 Isuzu Impulse RS 1.8
> 2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 4.7
> http://www.isuzu-mods.com
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>
>
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