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| | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 85 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 85 | Online I've seen some Engine Intake Rings, which are suppost to prevent manifold leaks. I have a 52 Chevy 216 engine; can someone tell me if these rings really work? Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | The rings help for alignment when installing the manifold
I guess in that way the can help in preventing leaks,
they can also cause a leak if cocked a little when installed,
or as I found out in a step ring I used
was made to thick and caused a leak
Best method I found to stop a leak was to take my manifold to a machinist to deck it, then torque the assembly in sequence using the torque specs in the manual. Torquing the manifold and heat box in steps.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 200 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 200 | The rings are essential for aligning the intake ports in the head and intake manifold. The port mounting flange on the manifold is narrow enough, that it can mis-align easily and not seal to the head if you leave them out. Don't try to out think the GM engineers that designed them, they serve a necessary purpose.
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