EA81 manifold

ajbuwalda · Post by **ajbuwalda** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:37 pm

i just purchased a 91 brumby and there was supposibly a head cracked, however theye is no visible signs of this and no water in the oil.
their is a leak at the gasket but after replacing the gaskets their is still water slowly leaking out of both sides. the heads and manifold are clean
any suggestions?

Post by **TOONGA** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:49 pm

did you use any sort of sealant (gasket goo, silicone) when you put the manifold back on.

TOONGA

ajbuwalda · Post by **ajbuwalda** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:47 pm

When i first atempted to fix it i was suggested a non hardening gasket goo but it leaked straiht through, so i went against the advice and tried once again this time with a hardener and it hasnt leaked as yet, however i am hoping it can hold the pressure after i start the engine

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:06 pm

You have water leaks at the manifold jon to the heads ?

Always do a dry test fit (no goo) first without gasket to ensure things line up.

Always good idea to use genuine gaskets when available, and new gaskets, not used.

And be clean, scrape all mating surfaces with a good scraper blade

photo? of the leak and yer Brum....