Had intake leak and now what

[carcanken]

Had intake leak and decided to replace gaskets. Pulled lower intake off and noticed crack between both driver front bolts. Leak was commung from driver rear down back of motor. Can this be fixed at machine shop. Crack doesn't seem to go into water port but does go to edge. not quite sure.

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[Nad_Yvalhosert]

Can this be fixed at machine shop.

Thats something to ask said machine shop.
I have no idea what they're gonna say because I dont work there.

Crack doesn't seem to go into water port but does go to edge. not quite sure.

Neither are we...

So... are you gonna take it to a machine shop? And if you do, are you gonna let us know the results?

 

[carcanken]

Thats something to ask said machine shop.
I have no idea what they're gonna say because I dont work there.



Neither are we...

So... are you gonna take it to a machine shop? And if you do, are you gonna let us know the results?

If i take it by i will post what they say

 

[carcanken]

Machine shop said they should be able to fix it. Mainly depends how deep and if there are any bad blowouts. Should get back in about 2 weeks due to their workload. Will post back once i get it back

 

[Schurkey]

WHAT ENGINE???

Probably cheaper to get a different manifold.

 

[movietvet]

I agree. Those manifolds should be easy to find, used. Find one and have machine shop surface or you clean real good and check for warpage with a straight edge.

 

[rebelyell]

WHAT ENGINE???

Probably cheaper to get a different manifold.

agreed

 

[rebelyell]

Jeez Louise !
did a brief search for a New replacement LOWER intake manifold for L31 Vortec 5.7L V8 --- seems neither GM, Dorman et al offer them now. that leaves little else but:
1) DIY fixing what you have via weld, epoxy, flat-file etc or
2) finding a good used one (fleabay etc choices are crazy $pricey$) or
3) having machine shop weld/resurface etc.

if ya got one that's weeping coolant now, try and get to it and fix it ASAP; before further corrosion.

 

[rebelyell]

Machine shop said they should be able to fix it. Mainly depends how deep and if there are any bad blowouts. Should get back in about 2 weeks due to their workload. Will post back once i get it back

? a few before & after pics of manifold damages, as well as machine shop bill will be of help & interest ?

 

[Schurkey]

a few before & after pics of manifold damages, as well as machine shop bill will be of help & interest ?

"Before" pics are in Post #1.