Manifold Leak
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Manifold Leak
I recently found out that I had a manifold leak on my 2000 s10 Blazer. I went to the shop and they quoted me for $291.00, being a broke college student, I can't afford it. Is there any temporary fixes anybody knows about or can inform me about at least until I can afford it?
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Port huron,Mi
I would only use this in emergency situations
But if your manifold is leaking on bottom side where its bolts to the heads you can buy a can of K&W block sealer.I have used this product many times especialy on blown head gaskets.
I had 91 Pontiac 6000 with 3.1 blown intake gasket.I was on a road trip so I used the K&W product.It lasted about 3 months before I had to finaly do the job the right way.
I might add that the K&W is only for leaks on the coolant side of the gasket.
You can also try tightening down the manifold bolts that you can get to.
Its also not a very difficult job to remove and replace the gasket and manifold.
If its the gasket inbetween the upper and lower planem the plastic part tht fastens to the metal part then replacing that gasket is very easy to do.
So you can save alot of dough if you are mechanicaly inclined.
I had 91 Pontiac 6000 with 3.1 blown intake gasket.I was on a road trip so I used the K&W product.It lasted about 3 months before I had to finaly do the job the right way.
I might add that the K&W is only for leaks on the coolant side of the gasket.
You can also try tightening down the manifold bolts that you can get to.
Its also not a very difficult job to remove and replace the gasket and manifold.
If its the gasket inbetween the upper and lower planem the plastic part tht fastens to the metal part then replacing that gasket is very easy to do.
So you can save alot of dough if you are mechanicaly inclined.
Last edited by 1sttimejimmyowner; Nov 6, 2012 at 08:33 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Wilmington, NC
I cant really think of and I wouldn't advise a quick fix for that. If its the upper gasket its only about 25 dollars for a whole new upper manifold gasket set. The only special tool you really need is a long #10 socket. You do have to unbolt the fuel lines to get it off though so its all how comfortable you are doing this kind of stuff. If not just call around and see would do it for less, its not really a $300.00 job if you ask me.
But if your manifold is leaking on bottom side where its bolts to the heads you can buy a can of K&W block sealer.I have used this product many times especialy on blown head gaskets.
I had 91 Pontiac 6000 with 3.1 blown intake gasket.I was on a road trip so I used the K&W product.It lasted about 3 months before I had to finaly do the job the right way.
I might add that the K&W is only for leaks on the coolant side of the gasket.
You can also try tightening down the manifold bolts that you can get to.
Its also not a very difficult job to remove and replace the gasket and manifold.
If its the gasket inbetween the upper and lower planem the plastic part tht fastens to the metal part then replacing that gasket is very easy to do.
So you can save alot of dough if you are mechanicaly inclined.
I had 91 Pontiac 6000 with 3.1 blown intake gasket.I was on a road trip so I used the K&W product.It lasted about 3 months before I had to finaly do the job the right way.
I might add that the K&W is only for leaks on the coolant side of the gasket.
You can also try tightening down the manifold bolts that you can get to.
Its also not a very difficult job to remove and replace the gasket and manifold.
If its the gasket inbetween the upper and lower planem the plastic part tht fastens to the metal part then replacing that gasket is very easy to do.
So you can save alot of dough if you are mechanicaly inclined.
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From: Summit Ny
But if your manifold is leaking on bottom side where its bolts to the heads you can buy a can of K&W block sealer.I have used this product many times especialy on blown head gaskets.
I had 91 Pontiac 6000 with 3.1 blown intake gasket.I was on a road trip so I used the K&W product.It lasted about 3 months before I had to finaly do the job the right way.
I might add that the K&W is only for leaks on the coolant side of the gasket.
You can also try tightening down the manifold bolts that you can get to.
Its also not a very difficult job to remove and replace the gasket and manifold.
If its the gasket inbetween the upper and lower planem the plastic part tht fastens to the metal part then replacing that gasket is very easy to do.
So you can save alot of dough if you are mechanicaly inclined.
I had 91 Pontiac 6000 with 3.1 blown intake gasket.I was on a road trip so I used the K&W product.It lasted about 3 months before I had to finaly do the job the right way.
I might add that the K&W is only for leaks on the coolant side of the gasket.
You can also try tightening down the manifold bolts that you can get to.
Its also not a very difficult job to remove and replace the gasket and manifold.
If its the gasket inbetween the upper and lower planem the plastic part tht fastens to the metal part then replacing that gasket is very easy to do.
So you can save alot of dough if you are mechanicaly inclined.
YOU HAVE the heads off DO the job the correct way.... 
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,279
From: Port huron,Mi
Notice at the title of my post
I said use in emergency situations and I stated its a temporary fix.Cody never mentioned how mechanicaly inclined he is and given the fact he stated he took his vehicle to the shop to get an estimate on how much the job would cost.I also gave a couple of other suggestions which may help the man out.
Anyways theres nothing wrong with a bottle fix if its just temporary and K&W is a great product compared to others.I have used bars leak and some other products they dont do the job as well.If he needs help to do the job permantely he came to the right place Im sure any of us with experience would be more than willing to help walk him through the process so he can complete the task.
Anyways theres nothing wrong with a bottle fix if its just temporary and K&W is a great product compared to others.I have used bars leak and some other products they dont do the job as well.If he needs help to do the job permantely he came to the right place Im sure any of us with experience would be more than willing to help walk him through the process so he can complete the task.