ford'ssubaru's Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 How many headgaskets were changed because of the intake gaskets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford'ssubaru's Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 I have put 3 sets of intake gaskets in this car... Any ideas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Rule NUMBER ONE: always use subaru oem intake gaskets. I do not always follow this rule. how are you preparing and installing them? perhaps an intake mani that is out of square with the head or vice versa? in my earlier motor pullings i would leave the intake in the car and install new gaskets. none have leaked that i know of. ive since quit doing that. You seem to know what youre doing from the posts ive read so id say theres something goin on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiedubie Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 A leaky intake gasket is an easy way to get coolant into the combustion chamber, and cause combustion problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford'ssubaru's Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Rule NUMBER ONE: always use subaru oem intake gaskets. I do not always follow this rule. how are you preparing and installing them? perhaps an intake mani that is out of square with the head or vice versa? in my earlier motor pullings i would leave the intake in the car and install new gaskets. none have leaked that i know of. ive since quit doing that. You seem to know what youre doing from the posts ive read so id say theres something goin on here. Thanks for the compiment. Right back at ya. So really as far as prep I clean like my other equipment. I clean the surfaces and apply high-tack to the removeable side and dry. Install. Maybe the high tack is causing the gasket to squeeze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I personally never use anything on my intake gaskets, I put them on dry and I've never had a problem, I'm using a hygrade gasket in my gl right now and I haven't had any problems 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford'ssubaru's Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 A leaky intake gasket is an easy way to get coolant into the combustion chamber, and cause combustion problems. Yes, very easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford'ssubaru's Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I personally never use anything on my intake gaskets, I put them on dry and I've never had a problem, I'm using a hygrade gasket in my gl right now and I haven't had any problems mikaleda thanks I will try this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 If that doesn't work maybe a resurface of the cab base plate and the intake mating surface would be a good idea, or at least check for trueness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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