Comments on: Intake Manifold Leak Symptom and Manifold Gasket Leak Tips http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com All about overcoming manifold leaks and finding high-performance manifolds Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:24:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: admin http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1058 admin Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:24:04 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1058 Hi Dee, They may have disturbed something in the circuit to the check light, and that although the engine is OK, the light can't work properly. For example, a contact may have come loose. I would just take it back and tell them to fix it - it's their problem, I suspect. Of course, it is possible that there was something else assembled incorrectly, or another fault has shown up. My guess is that this is related to what they did. Hope this help, John Hi Dee,

They may have disturbed something in the circuit to the check light, and that although the engine is OK, the light can’t work properly. For example, a contact may have come loose. I would just take it back and tell them to fix it – it’s their problem, I suspect. Of course, it is possible that there was something else assembled incorrectly, or another fault has shown up. My guess is that this is related to what they did.

Hope this help,

John

]]> By: admin http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1057 admin Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:26:04 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1057 Hi Tina, Sorry to hear about your troubles. This sort of thing should not happen! From what you say, the mechanic did not reassemble the manifold to the engine correctly, or used a part that was not suitable. Obviously, a new engine should not do that. I'm not sure whether you're referring to the clamp that holds the hose on (sometimes called a clip). If the hose expands at normal operating pressure it is an old or faulty one. A hose should be able to withstand the pressure without expanding. I don't understand what he meant by a hose heater. Maybe you didn't get what he said right. In any case, the engine is overheating, and this should not happen with a new engine. Here are some possibilities: 1. The engine is blowing combustion gases into the coolant - this could be caused by a leaking head gasket, and would result in a lot of pressure in the coolant, and this could cause it to push the coolant pressure cap open, spilling coolant. The radiator cap, or the reservoir cap for coolant is designed to blow when the pressure exceeds about 15 psi, according to the engine. With the loss of a lot of coolant, the engine will overheat. This might be the cap he referred to. If that is the cap he replaced, then there is a problem with the cap or engine. 2. If the hose came loose for any reason, the engine would lose coolant and overheat. In that case, he should have put a new hose and clamp on. If he did, and it is still leaking, then it seems like there is pressure getting from the cylinders into the coolant, as in 1. I hope you can get the mechanic to sort this out, as it sounds like he is at fault, or the engine is faulty in some way, which should not happen with a new engine. Good luck, John Hi Tina,

Sorry to hear about your troubles. This sort of thing should not happen!

From what you say, the mechanic did not reassemble the manifold to the engine correctly, or used a part that was not suitable. Obviously, a new engine should not do that. I’m not sure whether you’re referring to the clamp that holds the hose on (sometimes called a clip). If the hose expands at normal operating pressure it is an old or faulty one. A hose should be able to withstand the pressure without expanding.

I don’t understand what he meant by a hose heater. Maybe you didn’t get what he said right. In any case, the engine is overheating, and this should not happen with a new engine. Here are some possibilities:

1. The engine is blowing combustion gases into the coolant – this could be caused by a leaking head gasket, and would result in a lot of pressure in the coolant, and this could cause it to push the coolant pressure cap open, spilling coolant. The radiator cap, or the reservoir cap for coolant is designed to blow when the pressure exceeds about 15 psi, according to the engine. With the loss of a lot of coolant, the engine will overheat. This might be the cap he referred to. If that is the cap he replaced, then there is a problem with the cap or engine.

2. If the hose came loose for any reason, the engine would lose coolant and overheat. In that case, he should have put a new hose and clamp on. If he did, and it is still leaking, then it seems like there is pressure getting from the cylinders into the coolant, as in 1.

I hope you can get the mechanic to sort this out, as it sounds like he is at fault, or the engine is faulty in some way, which should not happen with a new engine.

Good luck,

John

]]> By: Dee Russell http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1055 Dee Russell Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:35:52 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1055 Help, 2009 Dodge Journey, the car was ideling rough so Itook it to the dealership. 53,000 miles and still under powertrain warrany. They replaced the intke manifold, drove around town running errards and now check engine light is on, which was not, prior to the repair yesterday. I had the transmission serviced and tune-up yesterday Help,
2009 Dodge Journey, the car was ideling rough so Itook it to the dealership. 53,000 miles and still under powertrain warrany. They replaced the intke manifold, drove around town running errards and now check engine light is on, which was not, prior to the repair yesterday. I had the transmission serviced and tune-up yesterday

]]> By: TINA http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1052 TINA Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:25:33 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1052 .I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORE 4.6 V8. I REPLACED THE ENGINE AND THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASGET. IT DRIVES VERY GOOD WITH NO VISEBLE SOUNDS OF PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, WHEN I PICKED IT UP FROM THE MECHANIC, I WAS DRIVING HOME AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND IT STARTED TO OVER HEAT, A LOTS OF STEAM WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND MOST OF THE WATER LEAKED OUT. IT WAS TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE CLAMP OR CAP POPPED OFF OF THE MANIFOLD ONCE IT BUILT UP PRESSURE. HE PUT THE CAP BACK ON SECURED IT TIGHTLY, AND TEST DROVE IT WITH NO PROBLEMS. As I WAS DRIVING HOME AT 60 MPH IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE MECHANIC SAID ONCE IT BULID UP PRESSURE THE HOSE EXPAND AND IT BLOWS THE CLAMP OR CAP THAT IS HOLDING IT.. HE CALLED THE FORD DEAKLERSHIP AND THEY RECOMMENDED A HOSE-HEATER THAT COSTED 17.00' HE PUT THAT ON, AND I DROVE HOME WITH NO PROBLEM. I didn't drive it much the first week but when i did, it drove perfect. one day i drove 45 miles from my home on a straight open highway. 15 miles from my destination, the explore began to over heat, steam bellowed from the hood, coolant leaked out, and the vehicle shut off. DAMN!!! HELP tina .I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORE 4.6 V8. I REPLACED THE ENGINE AND THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASGET. IT DRIVES VERY GOOD WITH NO VISEBLE SOUNDS OF PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, WHEN I PICKED IT UP FROM THE MECHANIC, I WAS DRIVING HOME AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND IT STARTED TO OVER HEAT, A LOTS OF STEAM WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND MOST OF THE WATER LEAKED OUT. IT WAS TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE CLAMP OR CAP POPPED OFF OF THE MANIFOLD ONCE IT BUILT UP PRESSURE. HE PUT THE CAP BACK ON SECURED IT TIGHTLY, AND TEST DROVE IT WITH NO PROBLEMS. As I WAS DRIVING HOME AT 60 MPH IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE MECHANIC SAID ONCE IT BULID UP PRESSURE THE HOSE EXPAND AND IT BLOWS THE CLAMP OR CAP THAT IS HOLDING IT.. HE CALLED THE FORD DEAKLERSHIP AND THEY RECOMMENDED A HOSE-HEATER THAT COSTED 17.00′
HE PUT THAT ON, AND I DROVE HOME WITH NO PROBLEM. I didn’t drive it much the first week but when i did, it drove perfect. one day i drove 45 miles from my home on a straight open highway. 15 miles from my destination, the explore began to over heat, steam bellowed from the hood, coolant leaked out, and the vehicle shut off. DAMN!!! HELP

tina

]]> By: admin http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1026 admin Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:23:27 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1026 Hi Cameron, There must be a leak somewhere if the water level light comes on that frequently for a fairly low mileage. Also, if the engine gets rough when cold for a while, it sounds as coolant is getting into a cylinder, which can happen with a leaking gasket, or manifold. The car will go on for quite a while like this, but it will be damaging the cylinder where the water is getting in. Also, some of that water may get into the bearings which would be very serious. So, I would get it seen to, and in the meantime, drive it carefully, especially when cold. Regards, John Hi Cameron,

There must be a leak somewhere if the water level light comes on that frequently for a fairly low mileage. Also, if the engine gets rough when cold for a while, it sounds as coolant is getting into a cylinder, which can happen with a leaking gasket, or manifold.

The car will go on for quite a while like this, but it will be damaging the cylinder where the water is getting in. Also, some of that water may get into the bearings which would be very serious. So, I would get it seen to, and in the meantime, drive it carefully, especially when cold.

Regards,

John

]]> By: admin http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1025 admin Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:17:34 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1025 Hi Tim, Thanks for the question. This does not sound at all serious, as it is a very small amount of oil. Because you do a small mileage in this car, I would leave it, but keep your eye on it. John Hi Tim,

Thanks for the question. This does not sound at all serious, as it is a very small amount of oil. Because you do a small mileage in this car, I would leave it, but keep your eye on it.

John

]]> By: Cameron http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1020 Cameron Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:16:54 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1020 I have a 99 contour. The check engine light came on about 4 years ago and I finally had it looked at 3 years ago when I needed it smog tested. Mechanic said it the lower intake manifold had a leak. I decided the price wasn't worth it and I've been driving it a couple hundred miles a week since then without any trouble. There are 2 symptoms: the water level light comes on within a couple weeks of me filling the overflow tank (but the engine never overheats) and in the morning after driving for about 5 minutes the engine starts to sound really rough, shakes a bit, and hitting the gas doesnt make it accelerate much if at all. This lasts for about a minute and ends with the car accelerating like a rocket ship for a couple seconds. Two or three times in the past year the engine has misfired. How many more miles do you think I can put on the car in this condition? I have a 99 contour. The check engine light came on about 4 years ago and I finally had it looked at 3 years ago when I needed it smog tested. Mechanic said it the lower intake manifold had a leak. I decided the price wasn’t worth it and I’ve been driving it a couple hundred miles a week since then without any trouble. There are 2 symptoms: the water level light comes on within a couple weeks of me filling the overflow tank (but the engine never overheats) and in the morning after driving for about 5 minutes the engine starts to sound really rough, shakes a bit, and hitting the gas doesnt make it accelerate much if at all. This lasts for about a minute and ends with the car accelerating like a rocket ship for a couple seconds. Two or three times in the past year the engine has misfired. How many more miles do you think I can put on the car in this condition?

]]> By: Tim Siver http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1015 Tim Siver Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:39 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1015 Hi Chris; I have a 1997 Camaro Z28 with only 3000 miles on the clock. My issue is the car,which sits most of the timein my garage(i am original owner) has developed a small oil drip. I can't seem to identify its origin,but have been told at the shop during oil changes that it is a lower manifold gasket leak. The amount on my garage floor amounts to the size of a fifty cent piece. i see no drop on the oil stick, should this issue be addressed or better left alone and use some speedy dry? Thanks, Tim Hi Chris;
I have a 1997 Camaro Z28 with only 3000 miles on the clock. My issue is the car,which sits most of the timein my garage(i am original owner) has developed a small oil drip. I can’t seem to identify its origin,but have been told at the shop during oil changes that it is a lower manifold gasket leak. The amount on my garage floor amounts to the size of a fifty cent piece. i see no drop on the oil stick, should this issue be addressed or better left alone and use some speedy dry?
Thanks,
Tim

]]> By: admin http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1002 admin Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:09:15 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1002 Hi Chris, It sounds a bit more like fuel starvation to me. Check the fuel system, and also see if it worse when hot or cold. Of course, you need to make sure that the manifold is seated well, and sealed up by the gasket. Check that, but mainly check that fuel is getting into the engine. I hope this helps. Regards, John Hi Chris,

It sounds a bit more like fuel starvation to me. Check the fuel system, and also see if it worse when hot or cold. Of course, you need to make sure that the manifold is seated well, and sealed up by the gasket. Check that, but mainly check that fuel is getting into the engine.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

John

]]> By: admin http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/comment-page-1#comment-1001 admin Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:04:43 +0000 http://www.intakemanifoldhelp.com/intake-manifold-leak-symptom-and-manifold-gasket-leak-tips#comment-1001 Hi Alice, 247000 miles is quite a lot, and I can believe that there may be a problem with the manifold and gasket on an engine of that age and mileage.If you get a small service shop to do the job they will charge less labor, but they might have to charge more for the motor than the main dealer. You would need to ask them how much the motor cost, and how much was labor to be able to judge if they were asking a fair price. The labor should be less than the cost of the motor. Ask that question and see what answer you get. All the best John Hi Alice,

247000 miles is quite a lot, and I can believe that there may be a problem with the manifold and gasket on an engine of that age and mileage.If you get a small service shop to do the job they will charge less labor, but they might have to charge more for the motor than the main dealer. You would need to ask them how much the motor cost, and how much was labor to be able to judge if they were asking a fair price. The labor should be less than the cost of the motor. Ask that question and see what answer you get.

All the best

John

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