Here's a couple of pics after the tear down, any thought's ?

 

pics?

 

Havin trouble loading the pic's , will try again when I get chance.
But, I got a question, I havesome slight pitting on the manifold, Is this something I should have to worry about, It's spotless, but, there is a little pitting near the water jacket area(s). Also, Is it important to remove & clean the plenum of all the carbon deposits? I did the throttle body (loaded on the underside).

I also came across another very good site on intake gasket replacement- http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?p=5829608

 

Another question, on the rear of the manifold, where the coolant passages are welded/soldered closed, they are recessed about 1/16th in the intake, Do I put any silicone around those passages as well as the pitted areas? The last thing I want is a leak, is it okay to use the ultra black rtv for the pitting area(s)? Also, when I run the bead of RTV on the block (1"high) in back, when I torque everything down, is that gonna squash down so much that it will interfere with the re-insteall of the distrubutor, being so close to the edge?

 

"welded/soldered closed"... What is that supposed to mean? The passages should be just as open in the back as they were in the front. The only difference is that the intake manifold does not have a passage across. Do you have buildup in this area?

You do not run a bead of silicone 1" high... A 1/4" bead is more than enough. Give it a bit of time to tack up before you put the intake down on. Also, if you can, use some threaded rod to make sure that the intake drops straight down on.

 

Kyle, this is what I was saying the other day both rear passages are closed off, I can't understand it, remember you were saying about air getting trapped here? Could it be prior owner w/ leak sealers? I used my dremel when cleaning and it seemed like solder ! It's on the drivers side rear coolant passage, totally closed off and alot of pitting around it- the gasket was the all corroded as well solidly blocked, are we on to something here?

 

Should I wait 24 hrs before refilling the coolant after installing the the intake manifold, for the rtv to fully cure ?

 

Everything is back together as it was never touched, I primed the fuel up about 5-6 times, key on, key off, cranked it over, fired right up, shut it, waited a couple minutes, started it, everything went right up - oil pressure, temp, voltage, NO check engine light ! let it run about 20 minutes with passenger side up on a ramp, radiator cap off, bleed air several times. Took it out and this thing run like new I guess due to thorough cleaning I did on nearly everything. No Leaks, No Runs, No Errors !!!! Thanks all !!! Oh I bought a new radiator and water pump while I was in there, what the heck ! Now watch the heater core will ______ . I can't say that. It will go in a river first !!!!!

 

Congratulations on the successful repair! Feels good doesnt it!

 

Try'in to post the few pic's of the teardown; NASTY !!! Check out the rear coolant passages, the leak was in the front right corner as your looking at the pic's. Glad to be done !! Thanks for the help.