irab88's 1993 PickUp Build-Up Thread
10-08-2011, 10:37 AM
#963
Hey Ian, .....
You know, this can be a tough one.... My recommendation would be to pull the exhaust manifold(you run stock, right?)... have it checked, and if it's not the manifold, then START with a Remflex Gasket? It worked for a couple guys on here with some warping, etc.
First things first though, right? >>> I would have the manifold checked out to rule out/conclude, "HEAD", ya know?
PS> Cool pic, btw!
You know, this can be a tough one.... My recommendation would be to pull the exhaust manifold(you run stock, right?)... have it checked, and if it's not the manifold, then START with a Remflex Gasket? It worked for a couple guys on here with some warping, etc.
First things first though, right? >>> I would have the manifold checked out to rule out/conclude, "HEAD", ya know?
PS> Cool pic, btw!
10-09-2011, 06:04 AM
#964
Registered User
have you checked the torque specs on those bolts. make sure they didn't bottom out on the head stud. i have had those studs back out, then stick when trying to put them back in.the exhaust manifold is cast, i never heard of one warping.But then again i haven't really looked to see if this happens to anyone else.
10-09-2011, 07:00 AM
#965
thanks guys. i'll look into the remflex gaskets, and order new hardware. they seem to be fairly inexpensive.
i'll also measure the warp on the manifold and head. :crossfingers: that it's the manifold. i'm getting brian's old manifold when he installs his new headers, so if the manifold is warped, i'll have another chance at a non-warped one
i'll also measure the warp on the manifold and head. :crossfingers: that it's the manifold. i'm getting brian's old manifold when he installs his new headers, so if the manifold is warped, i'll have another chance at a non-warped one
10-09-2011, 12:34 PM
#969
have you checked the torque specs on those bolts. make sure they didn't bottom out on the head stud. i have had those studs back out, then stick when trying to put them back in.the exhaust manifold is cast, i never heard of one warping.But then again i haven't really looked to see if this happens to anyone else.
HOWEVER....it's far more common for the Head to warp(NOT SAYING THAT'S EVEN LIKELY).... but that's not likely because it's even more common for the studs to back out like was mentioned.... ESPECIALLY if the exhaust was removed for HG job(seem to remember it was, lol).... and even more likely to be the studs or flange leaking if the 'lock nuts' weren't ALL replaced during this job.
They make they make block off plates at LCE for that O2 hole in the 86 Manifold(if you even need it). Then, you would just use the gasket that goes there along with some copper goo and the block plate and voila!
Personally, I would just pull the manifold and have it tested for leaks/small unseen cracks/even warpage. A quick way to tell where the leak is would be a lil sucking in at Booster of some seafoam..... let it soak for a few minutes and then watch it POUR out! lol. Have mirrors and such ready and you will see if it's coming out of top or bottom, cracks or right at the head or both, etc., ya know?
10-11-2011, 11:57 AM
#970
Hey Ian! I finally had a little down time so I decided to read through your build thread to get caught up on everything that you have been working on over the last couple months.
Nice work on the efan and indicator light! You're electrical knowledge never ceases to amaze me.
I'm glad that you were able to get the low oil pressure issue figured out pretty easily. I did something similar when I installed my aftermarked oil pressure gauge, I just connected the wrong wire to the wrong place so it wasn't reading properly.
I hope that you get the exhaust leak figured out, and hopefully it isn't too expensive to fix....
Anyway, keep up the good work!
Nice work on the efan and indicator light! You're electrical knowledge never ceases to amaze me.
I'm glad that you were able to get the low oil pressure issue figured out pretty easily. I did something similar when I installed my aftermarked oil pressure gauge, I just connected the wrong wire to the wrong place so it wasn't reading properly.
I hope that you get the exhaust leak figured out, and hopefully it isn't too expensive to fix....
Anyway, keep up the good work!
10-18-2011, 10:47 AM
#973
Registered User
I would say not without redesigning the entire bracket assembly.
That aside, I wonder if there is any side effects as far as the way the oil and such sit in it.
That aside, I wonder if there is any side effects as far as the way the oil and such sit in it.
