Intake bolt/stud question

sqrlnts · July 11th, 2008, 02:48 AM

Just installed my upper and lower intake. I used studs on the lower. I did NOT use RTV on bolts 5, 6, 7, and 8. Should I remove them and use RTV?
Thanks.

93hatch · July 11th, 2008, 02:51 AM

7 and 8 broke off in my old heads and never leaked, so i say no

sqrlnts · July 11th, 2008, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

7 and 8 broke off in my old heads and never leaked, so i say no

Thanks for the reply. I have only read one post that mentioned it, which kinda made me think............I would rather do it now than later.............but just fishing for others thoughts as well.

Nice Hatch BTW I am in Chandler.

93hatch · July 11th, 2008, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Thanks for the reply. I have only read one post that mentioned it, which kinda made me think............I would rather do it now than later.............but just fishing for others thoughts as well.

Nice Hatch BTW I am in Chandler.

oh shit theres not too many az people here, welcome!

sqrlnts · July 11th, 2008, 03:47 PM

Anybody else have any thoughts on this?

1slo5.0 · July 12th, 2008, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Just installed my upper and lower intake. I used studs on the lower. I did NOT use RTV on bolts 5, 6, 7, and 8. Should I remove them and use RTV?
Thanks.

I never use RTV on the intake bolts and I have never had a leaky bolt. I think that is a Chevy problem.

e3sean · July 12th, 2008, 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Thanks for the reply. I have only read one post that mentioned it, which kinda made me think............I would rather do it now than later.............but just fishing for others thoughts as well.

Nice Hatch BTW I am in Chandler.

were over here in surprise

jtyson8602 · July 13th, 2008, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by Darrell

I never use RTV on the intake bolts and I have never had a leaky bolt. I think that is a Chevy problem.

+1 big issue on the SBC 305 and 350. big blocks too but not quite as common.

and no need for any RTV really unless forced induction. not enough pressure in the intake to lift anything to make it leak.

e3sean · July 13th, 2008, 04:46 AM

i just use a thin layer around the water ports

1slo5.0 · July 13th, 2008, 05:00 AM

Originally Posted by e3sean

i just use a thin layer around the water ports

I use RTV on every gasket accept for the head gaskets. Nothing beats a tightly sealed engine.

sqrlnts · July 13th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Alright, no worries then!!

Originally Posted by e3sean

were over here in surprise

Hey, I talked to you about some valve covers awhile back. I have the 91 hatch with the TKO 500. Hopefully gonna fire it this Wednesday.

July 11th, 2008, 02:48 AM	#1
sqrlnts Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Intake bolt/stud question Just installed my upper and lower intake. I used studs on the lower. I did NOT use RTV on bolts 5, 6, 7, and 8. Should I remove them and use RTV? Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

July 11th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#2
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	7 and 8 broke off in my old heads and never leaked, so i say no __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

July 13th, 2008, 04:46 AM	#9
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,596 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just use a thin layer around the water ports __________________

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