Not hard at all. A 1/8" think aluminum plate would work just fine. I was
considering doing this the first time around but ran into time constraints.
- Bernd
> Hey Bernd,
>
> How hard would it be to fabricate one? Anybody have an extra one to play
> with?
>
> Ron
> 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of bernd@texas.net
> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 3:29 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Belly pan gaskets
>
>
>
> Considering that the plate is steel and the manifold is aluminum, it doesn't
> take a rocket scientist to figure out that the metals expand and contract at
> different heat ranges. If they just put an aluminum plate down
> there...problem
> should be solved.
>
> - Bernd
>
>
> > A back fire can cause it
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "jay & dana" <jay&dana@telus.net>
> > To: "DML" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 7:07 PM
> > Subject: DML: Belly pan gaskets
> >
> >
> > > Humor me guys, what is the main reason that your belly pan gasket would
> > blow
> > > or malfunction? Could it be that you are just revving the engine a
> little
> > > too much, a little too often? Or could someone explain the main reason
> > > except for the fact that the designers are not doing their jobs?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Jay
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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