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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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oil coming from one intke bolt

after tbi to carb swap using centerbolt heads and correct manifold I am getting oil coming out of one of the intake manifold bolts..car runs good but I see oil in the valley on the pass side rear. any help is appreciated.

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Re: oil coming from one intke bolt

Bolts installed with sealant on the threads?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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Re: oil coming from one intke bolt

Mine did the same thing, but no sealant on the threads
Im going to change the Intake gaskets anyway so ill fix that too.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Re: oil coming from one intke bolt

I did not...should I have used rtv or something on the threads?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Re: oil coming from one intke bolt

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I did not...should I have used rtv or something on the threads?
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No. Use teflon sealant. Ask for it at the parts store. Little dab on the threads and run it around with your finger to coat. Don't need much.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Re: oil coming from one intke bolt

ok..I have some teflon paste from other plumbing work and Ill try removing them one at a time and using the paste after cleaning the threads...thanks for the help and Im glad its not something big.

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