I know they should no what the hell there doing........But after reading all the plenum repair threads, it has got me wondering and I want to make sure everything is kosher before I slap the intake back on

I think Im gonna post some pics and show everyone what the gasket looks like Friday evening; I cant do it today because I have class at 6 today and all day tommorow

 

What is the lower intake gasket? The shop asked if I wanted the upper one changed and I told them the pleneum which he said was the upper so I'm assuming thats all I'm getting changed.

 

I'll be watching in on this one too.. I havent even opened the box from Hughes yet, ( but will right after this! ) Just waiting for the HS RR's, and the valve coversto get here before I start everything...( and a little warmer day would be nice.) Still havent decided if I'll do the lifters and pushrods yet either. Keep us up-to-date!
Mike

 

probably Home.... the lowers are the intake to head gaskets..and the intake to block..( front and rear )upper is plenum

Force.. if ya want.. I can open my box and take a few pics.. have them on here in about 30 minutes or so??

 

I put the Hughes kit in as well, it said not to use RTV, I thought about using Ultra copper but didn't.

So far so good, I do think a small bead of Ultra Copper could insure a better seal, but a gasket should also be able to hold without it.

In hindsight I may have gotten the APS kit, even though the price was the same, it seems like there is more that comes with it.

 

heres two... paperwork says not to use it any sealent. Not sure if i trust that gasket or not. Have heard alot of guys who have them in and no leaks.. any who have had them leak? Which gasket was it and did you use any sealent? I was planning on some ultra copper.
Forgot to mention.. the upper gaskets are metal, with metal and rubber front and back gaskets for anyone who is ordering the intake kit with the plenum reinforcment kit. With the upper intake kit, they also send you new manifold bolts.. tighten-to-yield.


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If I was doing this, I'd feel more comfortable with a very thin bead of sealant. I dont see how that would hurt anything, in my mind it only benefits. But I'm talking about a bead in the MM scale, nothing over a Centimeter.

 

If I was doing this, I'd feel more comfortable with a very thin bead of sealant. I dont see how that would hurt anything, in my mind it only benefits. But I'm talking about a bead in the MM scale, nothing over a Centimeter.

 

yeah.. I'm thinking the same way.. really thought maybe a metal and rubber design like the front and rear gaskets would be really nice here.. espeacially on such a flat surface.. oh well.. alittle more research I guess.. many have installed with nothing and having a good seal...guess time will tell.

 

Well, in that case I think the APS kit was supposed to include the lowers then. I hope they installed them but if not oh well. Hopefully I just don't ever have it leak.