Ok, the coating is lighter than I originally thought, and I don't think
anything is wrong. The intake seems not to have an abnormally large amounts
of oil in it.
Bernd, the "1/4" NPT Pipe Plug" you recommend to block the hole in the
manifold as per your site, is that some sort of brass or copper fitting?
I'm guessing so, but I just want to be sure.
""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
news:000c01c28f79$8bd08ab0$090aa8c0@homenet.com...
>
> It's actually normal for the IAT sensor to have a light coating of oil
> on it. Remember, the PCV system sucks oil vapors back into the intake
> system...the IAT sensor (when installed in the manifold) gets coated
> with oil.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Tony
> Cellana
> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 6:30 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: IAT?
>
>
>
> The goo is abnormal. Try soaking it in alcohol. To check the bellypan
> gasket, pull the airhat, open the TB butterflies, and peer down with a
> flash light. If there is more than a light coating of oil, you probably
> have a bad belly pan gasket. TonyC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle Vanditmars <kylevan@telus.net>
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Date: Monday, November 18, 2002 7:28 PM
> Subject: DML: IAT?
>
>
> >
> >A quick question if someone wouldn't mind answering...
> >
> >I pulled the IAT to relocate it, and the thing was covered in what
> >looked and smelled like oil - it was a black, greasy substance, anyway.
>
> >Is this normal? I'm thinking not. Would it be the belly pan gasket
> >leaking on me? Any help is much appreciated.
> >
> >
>
>
>
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