it's a 99 and the org. bolts. this should be fun..
i checked out the website for the company that Bernd mentioned, and they
didnt' list them for a 99.. ** a hunting i will go
thanks guys
James Johnson wrote:
>
> You should be able to pull just the manifold bolts, pull the manifold
> out slightly and slip the gaskets in place.
>
> James
>
> At 07:26 PM 6/23/2008 -0400, you wrote:
>
>> 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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