is the part hard to install or fix ?? based on the fact that ripping
apart that particular part of the engine would be completely new to me....
from before:
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> Normally, the 3.9/5.2/5.9L engines do not have a gasket (from the
factory)
> in between the manifold and block. So, if there's a "ticking" noise and
> there's black soot around the port - it's leaking. Felpro makes an
> inexpensive gasket kit for them.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Giblock [mailto:egiblock@gibsdakota.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:14 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: clicking noise ideas
>
>
> i've got a '99 3.9 v6
>
> im not car savvy, but this is all i got for a description.
>
>
> there is a clicking noise in the engine.. sounds like a leak between
> the engine block and where the exhaust manifolds headers whatever ..
> connect. i believe there is a gasket in between there but don't know.
>
> i can feel air coming from it, so tat's my leaning toward a gasket ..
>
> - it is hard to remove or fix?
> - any quick fix to seal it ?
> - is there an easy to remove the heat guard or whatever that piece of
> metal shield is that covers the exhaust pipe coming out of the engine ?
>
> thanks
>
>
>
>
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