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Rob 9N

11-23-2001 16:10:37

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I have a G30 chevy work truck that is leaking antifreeze at the intake manifold in the front. I can see the leak and it's actually easy to get to. Would permatex work, or should I use J.B.Weld? Or do I have to pull the intake off of the 350 engine? I don't really have any automotive forum connections as of yet, and this is a work van and I need it daily. My sincere thanks in advance as I have trusted this forum and has paid off several times over. Rob

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Ed Gooding (VA)

11-24-2001 03:34:54

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Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Rob 9N, 11-23-2001 16:10:37

Hey Rob. As stated below, this is a common problem on the Chevy 350. I've done this repair on more than a few 90-96 Vettes. I agree 100% with Terry. Use silicone sealer at the front and back and you'll be in good shape. It's not that hard on a truck engine. You've got more room to work. Here's what I had to deal with on the original engine in my '90 Vette:

Unless you are a Yoga guru with dwarf hands, it's a pain to even change spark plugs, no less yank the manifold base outta these dudes.

BTW, don't know for sure if you'll need them on your truck engine, but I found wobble socket extenders invaluable for getting to the nuts and Torx bolts on my air runners and base. They give you just enough "play" over normal socket extenders to get in the tight spaces. I can't get my air runners off and back on without them.

Good luck with it..... .Ed
'52 8N475798
'90 steel blue coupe (BLU JOY)
406ci Torque Monster, ZF6, Z51, FX3

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John Smith

11-23-2001 16:30:40

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Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Rob 9N, 11-23-2001 16:10:37

Rob, pull the intake manifold. Patchwork will never hold. I just had the same thing on my previous truck, a '92, a few months back. Apparently it's a common problem. A gasket set costs about $30 (get Fel-Pro if you can) and the job takes 5 or 6 hours max.

The Smiths' 8N page

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Kevin CO

11-23-2001 16:29:18

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Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Rob 9N, 11-23-2001 16:10:37

I am trying to think, I cannot recall any water jackets that go through the intake manifold on a small block chevy. Are you sure it isn't off the water pump or a head?

If I am dead wrong and it is just the intake, remove it. They are awfully simple. If it is the pump, pull it and replace, again very easy. Heads, are not too rough either.

The problem with an external plug for water leaks is that they are under pressure and they rarely hold for long. Your other option for water leaks is bars leak. Works great and it is made in my home town. Good stuff by any account.

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Terry

11-23-2001 16:19:25

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Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Rob 9N, 11-23-2001 16:10:37

Rob, if its leaking between the intake and the block the best way to fix it is pull the intake off and clean the mating surfaces up real good and put a generous bead of blue silicone where the rubber gaskets normally go on the front and back of the intake. Throw those rubber gaskets away they are worthless. Good luck,Terry

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Rob 9N

11-23-2001 16:45:35

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Re: Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Terry, 11-23-2001 16:19:25

Thank you guys. I didn't expect an answer that quick, let alone three. I like the solution 'cause it's the same with all responses. By the way, what are you Chevy guys doing on a Ford tractor forum? Thanx, Rob

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J52J

11-24-2001 03:49:56

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Re: Re: Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Rob 9N, 11-23-2001 16:45:35

I have learned you Come Here for the answers.

Ask one of the guys about the composite material for the 767 airplanes or the stress barring load factors for the Jet engines and I would bet you get the Correct Answer for it too.

These guys are Sharp!

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Patrick Md. Va.

11-23-2001 20:19:54

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Re: Re: Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Rob 9N, 11-23-2001 16:45:35

A ford tractor is the only thing that ford did an excelent job building! I love my 2n. It is a very hard worker.If you are going to use the highway you need to get a chevy.

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Bob (KY)

11-23-2001 19:50:24

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Re: Re: Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Rob 9N, 11-23-2001 16:45:35

Thought everybody knew that --- If you want to drive on the road -----it's CHEVY, if ya wanta farm (or just need a good tractor)---- it's FORD!!!!!

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RB/CT

11-23-2001 20:36:13

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Re: Re: Re: Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Bob (KY), 11-23-2001 19:50:24

Just my two cents worth. Don't use JB weld. Without pulling the intake, the only way that a leak can be fixed is with red or orange silicone sealer. I've known oil leaks stopped this way. Wipe it with a gas rag, then with your finger rub the red or newer orange silicone sealer over the leak. This might work. The right way as others have said is to pull the intake. If you do this, check with Chevy as to which sealer to use. They had some problems, expecially if your dealing with an aluminum intake and cast iron block. Good luck. I have a restored 71 Chevrolet one ton. It seems today the only heavy duty truck is the one ton or higher. Thanks.

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Lucas

11-24-2001 08:34:35

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to RB/CT, 11-23-2001 20:36:13

I too have a Ford tractor that i love, but for higher-speed transportation i have a Chevy pickup. If you want some good forums, go to:

www.chevytalk.com, their 73-87 and 88-98 truck forums get alot of actions, but the other ones get almost no action.

If you like the 67-72 Chevy trucks, there is a fourm that gets alot of action, go to Link and scroll down to the 67-72 board, the other ones don't get alot of vistitors.

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DavidO

11-26-2001 09:29:21

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: O.T. Chevy Truck Question in reply to Lucas, 11-24-2001 08:34:35

We could get into a serious Ford/Chevy debate here, but that's been done before and solved nothing and changed no one's mind. I have owned and worked on Ford, Chevy, and Chrysler products over the years and I have gotten good performance and service from all of them. After owning many vehicles of all descriptions, I prefer Ford, but I will not argue with anyone who buys AMERICAN.

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