Plenum gasket causing loss of oil?
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+1 on the timing chain I did my plenum and didnt do the chain a month later I realized I needed to do the chain. Took about 4-5 hours but would have only added about an hour to the plenum job if I just did it then and I mean your almost there anyways when doing the plenum
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I heard the engine has to be pulled, all the gaskets changed, and a complete tear down for rings.. I'll just tell myself they are okay lol
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Attempted to do a test last night, but ruined three plug wires because I was being stupid and didn't twist them off and then pull them. I'm also noticing my oil consumption isn't as bad after a new battery, and I've been driving a little less agressive. I topped it off 300 miles ago and it's still just over the safe mark. I was also told if I had bad rings, I'd lose a lot of oil pressure. My pressure is really good.. Stays within the normal scale.
I'm going to leave it alone. For now.
This weekend the plenum goes in. I've been doing a pile of research, I'm buying some seafoam and I'm going to let the plate soak In it, and run a can thru the intake when I'm done. Just hoping nothing is brittle and ends up breaking.. My parts truck was tipped over so I can get the T-case.. And I can't get to it with the 3 inches of mud we have if I break something.
Sooo... Anyone give me the torque specs for the TTY bolts and the plate bolts?
I'm going to leave it alone. For now.
This weekend the plenum goes in. I've been doing a pile of research, I'm buying some seafoam and I'm going to let the plate soak In it, and run a can thru the intake when I'm done. Just hoping nothing is brittle and ends up breaking.. My parts truck was tipped over so I can get the T-case.. And I can't get to it with the 3 inches of mud we have if I break something.
Sooo... Anyone give me the torque specs for the TTY bolts and the plate bolts?
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That's assuming your cylinders are good and it doesn't have to be bored out.
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IIRC, the plenum plate bolts were to be torqued to 18 ft lbs and the intake mani bolts are to be torqued to 12 ft lbs....I converted 12 ft lbs to inch pounds so I could feel the click better on an inch pound torque wrench.
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Plenum plate bolts end up at 84 in lbs but not all at one shot. So look things up before starting. There is a sequence for a reason. Am doing mine tomorrow and that's what the FSM says. Also doing double roller timing chain and waterpump and thermostat while it's apart. Can't wait!
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Plenum plate bolts end up at 84 in lbs but not all at one shot. So look things up before starting. There is a sequence for a reason. Am doing mine tomorrow and that's what the FSM says. Also doing double roller timing chain and waterpump and thermostat while it's apart. Can't wait!
Come back and tell me what gains in power you get, and if it runs better.. Guess my project has to wait till next week.. Saturday I have a garage to clean and Sunday im seeing a friend.
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Plenum plate bolts end up at 84 in lbs but not all at one shot. So look things up before starting. There is a sequence for a reason. Am doing mine tomorrow and that's what the FSM says. Also doing double roller timing chain and waterpump and thermostat while it's apart. Can't wait!