RE: do i have the dreaded belly pan gasket leak?

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Sat Mar 31 2001 - 21:29:20 EST


The fuel isn't introduced in the intake manifold but rather in the intake
runner at the head.

If there's a really light coating, that's mainly oil from the PCV valve
(normal). If there's a puddle, excessive oil usage, or it's pinging really
bad...that's a blown belly-pan gasket.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of mark janke
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 8:16 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: do i have the dreaded belly pan gasket leak?

I've seen alot posted on the belly pan gakset being a
weak link. I looked down my throttle body and the
metal plate at the bottom looks damp, but it's not a
dark looking liquid. Could fuel alone have caused
this? Would it be a darker color like oil if I really
do have this gasket problem?

Thank you.

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