Intake Gasket
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Intake Gasket
Im replacing my intake as it was cracked, But took it off and went to get a gasket at napa and they couldnt find one in any of there catalogs. I need the one that sits between the manifold and the motor. does anyone know where to get one? also when the water was drainin out it just looked like rust. Am i good, or am i fucked? please help. thanks
Mazdatrix. If your cooling system has been neglected you may have some serious issues ahead of you. The cooling system in these cars are very vital, and don't take too much abuse, the housings can actually start to deteriorate over time.
Originally Posted by PR84REX
i just ordered mine today for my 12a from the dealer and it cost me $5.25...
$3.85 ea. Being that you are paying list price.
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Originally Posted by Atkins Mama
we hae these in stock, you also need the 2 rubber o rings for the intake gasket. looking at about 12.00
Originally Posted by vipernicus42
20mm freeze plugs (little metal things used on engines to cap coolant holes, any engine shop will know what you mean and any import-rebuilding engine shop will have 'em for like fifty cents each)
Tap those into the coolant holes on your rotor housings where your manifold attaches. It won't interrupt any critical coolant flow for the engine, but it'll prevent leaky problems when removing the manifold. You'll be able to remove and replace the manifold without leaking a drop of coolant, so if you get an aftermarket carb or ported manifold you'll be able to mount it no problem. Also, it'll stop hot coolant from coursing through your manifold, which *might* bring your intake charge down a degree or two.
It's the best way to go, I've got mine done that way.
Jon
Tap those into the coolant holes on your rotor housings where your manifold attaches. It won't interrupt any critical coolant flow for the engine, but it'll prevent leaky problems when removing the manifold. You'll be able to remove and replace the manifold without leaking a drop of coolant, so if you get an aftermarket carb or ported manifold you'll be able to mount it no problem. Also, it'll stop hot coolant from coursing through your manifold, which *might* bring your intake charge down a degree or two.
It's the best way to go, I've got mine done that way.
Jon
Jon
I have ordered gaskets through Autozone, but any more I make my own. You need to flush the cooling system until it's clean, then replace the coolant. Might as well do the thermostat while you're at it.
Intake is more likely to ice in cold weather. None of the aftemarket intakes I've seen have provisions for coolant ways. My wrap around intake is nearly ice cold at idle, even on 80* days.
Originally Posted by bliffle
Any downside to installing freezeplugs in place of manifold orings?
