spradilak
Newbie
Hey folks a friend and I replaced the intake manifold gaskets and Valve Cover gaskets recently on my 1990 c1500 with 650k.
Aside from a bolt breaking off in the manifold it went smoothly. However now I have a quite loud exhaust leak coming from the rear of the engine. It sounds louder on the drivers side. The noise is most prominent when directly under the engine.
2 bolts are missing from the passenger side exhaust manifold but those have been missing for many years and this leak is certainly new. I bought some new 3/8 x 16 x 2 inch bolts but I can't seem to get these to thread into the missing bolt holes but anyways..
It has a ticking sound like it would be at the exhaust manifold but, I'm unsure why it would be louder after the intake manifold and valve cover swap. Xan either of these if not sealed priperly produce the ticking noise? Maybe EGR? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
Aside from a bolt breaking off in the manifold it went smoothly. However now I have a quite loud exhaust leak coming from the rear of the engine. It sounds louder on the drivers side. The noise is most prominent when directly under the engine.
2 bolts are missing from the passenger side exhaust manifold but those have been missing for many years and this leak is certainly new. I bought some new 3/8 x 16 x 2 inch bolts but I can't seem to get these to thread into the missing bolt holes but anyways..
It has a ticking sound like it would be at the exhaust manifold but, I'm unsure why it would be louder after the intake manifold and valve cover swap. Xan either of these if not sealed priperly produce the ticking noise? Maybe EGR? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!