on 11/13/00 7:02 AM, Wisotzkey, Rich at Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com wrote:
> Sorry Mark,
> I am using the new improved rubber gasket and it leaks like a sive. I
> didn't squirt any RTV across it, but when it gets replaced I sure will.
> Guess you just got real lucky.
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Kuzia [mailto:flyboy01@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 8:52 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!
>
>
> I had to double check mine now that everyone is saying their's
> leaked.......nope, not a single leak. I am guessing that I am also the only
> one that is using the rubber/metal gasket instead of the cork one that came
> with the manifold. I have even had my manufold off once (bad lifter) and
> re-installed it without and problems. Matbe everyone should get ahold of a
> factory rubber gasket.
>
> Mark Kuzia
> flyboy01@mediaone.net
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(blown out), Cowl-induction
> (A new 8 3/4 is being built by Reider Racing right now)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 7:26 AM
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Leaking M-1: was, my 360 pics!
>
>
>> Mark, I think you're about the only exception... every other M-1/MPI
>> install I've seen or heard of, the manifold will leak around the back of
> the
>> manifold, near the oil press. unit and distributor. I've had mine of
>> countless times trying to stop it *knocking on wood* I might have it
>> whipped now *knocking on more wood*
>>
>> _______________________
>> Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
>> jon@fast4x4.net
>> www.fast4x4.net
>> '95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto
>>
>>> I'm not sure that I understand, did everyone have problems with thier
> M-1
>>> leaking? I have never had this problem myself, where was tthe manifold
>>> leaking?
>>>
>>> Mark Kuzia
>>> flyboy01@mediaone.net
>>> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
>>> 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
>>> 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(blown out), Cowl-induction
>>> (A new 8 3/4 is being built by Reider Racing right now)
>>
>>
>
If you are going to re install use Three Bond 1104 or 1211 sealer, this is
much better than any rtv silicone and it is available at most motorcycle
shops
There is a post on the dakota rt board
Scott
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