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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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rb 12a intake install ?

do the two cooling ports that will no be used on the motor need to be plug or can i just use a new gasket an o rings?
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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You can plug them or just use new o rings.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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there is a freeze plug thats a perfect fit, i forget what size.
if you plug them you wont get coolant spills everytime you remove your intake.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Pineapple racing now sells the freeze plugs on there site. There a great place to buy from. I wis I would have seen they had them before i made my last order.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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A new gasket and o-rings will work just fine.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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thanks guys
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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When i installed the RB intake i used silicone and a one dollar coin to plug them the O-rings tend to leak, and are a pain to line up. And you always have to buy new one's if for any reason you need to take the intake mani off. Use the one dollar coins or quarters they work the best with silicone and fit the hole just perfect. Plus depending on what you use it would only cost you two bucks if you use the one dollar coins or 50 cents if you use the quarters.

But make sure you buy the intake mani gasket!!!
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Wish I knew Pineapple had those plugs. I actually used 2 quarters. Works fine though. Only cost me $.50 LOL
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Yea pineapple just added them i belive. I ordered some parts from them a week or 2 and i didnt see them on the site then.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Freeze plugs are 20 mm. I buy them by the box at the local autoparts store. Part# is Dorman 555-101.
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