Engine Assembly: Intake Manifold

With the valve train adjusted, I was ready to drop the intake manifold on the engine. I consulted Monroe again and he suggested that you should add some sealant around the water passages in the heads so I spread a little Hylomar there and around the exhaust crossover ports to keep the gasket in place.

I also had to cut a little corner away from the water passage holes but otherwise the gaskets fit well.

The top side of the gaskets already had sealer around the passages so I did not add any. Next were the front and rear gaskets that are the most common places for leaks. I spread some Hylomar again to seal them properly.

Then I carefully placed the cork gaskets on the sealant and added some more Hylomar on top. After letting it dry for a few minutes, I placed the intake manifold on the engine. I had a few studs in the heads to guide it in the correct place. The bolt holes were a bit tight but they still fit even thought the heads had been lowered a lot. I followed the correct sequence and torqued the bolts in.