Water Leak

[hecticrb25]

not sure if this is the right area to post this but im wondering if you guys can assist.

i just installed a greddy intake manifold, started her up, starts fine and sounds good for about 2 seconds, then it starts missfiring. I also notice water seems to be leaking from the front two top bolts (not including the front nut).

I used a new gasket and coated it in gasket goop before installing so i dont think its that seal thats broken..... any ideas guys?? ive had this car out of action for over two months now and its really startin to pi$$ me off!

Thanks in advance

[tridentt150v]

Could be a head gasket?

But I'd check that its not your water pump first. It can get hard to trace were a leak comes from when it blows around in the engine bay.

[hecticrb25]

Doesnt make sense though, the car was running perfect before the old plenum went off, new plenum goes on and its drippin water and missfiring

[Cubes]

If its not missing/leaking and carrying on straight away that could be because the cooling system has no pressure. Once it begins to warm and and pressurise the gasket then starts to leak.

I'd say the 'greedy' plenums flange needs to be checked for straightness.

You don't need to coat the gasket in gasket goop. They go on dry pull it off clean it up (gasket remover spray) and shove it back on with at most a light spray of hylomar. Do check it for straightness while its off. Possibly send it in to be faced 'just' in case.

[hecticrb25]

Its the second plenum i have tried..... it better not be the head!!

[Adriano]

Its the second plenum i have tried..... it better not be the head!!

Are they genuine, ive heard of the copies having water leak issues

Also both the genuine and copy can leak between the casting and the metal pipe thats pressed into it that the radiator hose goes onto.

[hecticrb25]

First i tried the copy, then i tried the original, same issue with both.

Guess ill just rip it off and get it checked.

Edited July 22, 2007 by hecticrb25

[hecticrb25]

Okay its off and getting sent to get checked tomorrow.

Is there any chance i may have damaged a water route at the front on the head somewhere putting the new manifold on?

Is there any water channels/plugs near the front of the manifold that i should check?

[hecticrb25]

Anyone