Lude Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 ive removed & re-fitted the intake manifold and throttle body, using the same stock metal gaskets. now they are leaking air. (did a proper boost leak test for anyone who read my ferris beuler thread ) asuming the correct way to tighten the manifold is 3 & 4 first, then 1, then 6, then 2, then 5? with the throttle body do you have to do the top 2 bolts 1st or the bottom, or work diagonally? i have read that the gaskets are re-usable, but would it be better if i got a appropriate sealer also? or should it just be a matter of tightening the bolts correctly. or get new gaskets? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 when i put all mine back together with a new gasket, I didnt follow any pattern of bolt tightening if thats what you meant?, i also didnt use any sealent, i dont have any problems with leaks either . just to clarify . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 you used a new gasket though did you? ive used the old ones, as ive read they are re-usable. just wondering if its leaking due to the way ive tightened up the bolts or if the gasket needs replacing? want to get the car out the garage for 2012 soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 bumping this, can anyone confirm the sequence you tighten the manifold? i have googled, and all i can find is sequences for V8. also read that you only use sealer on the ends of the gasket, not all on inside etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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