Date:         Thu, 30 Jan 2003 22:27:47 -0800
Reply-To:     Matt Ratto <mratto@UCSD.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matt Ratto <mratto@UCSD.EDU>
Subject:      diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
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I tracked down a vacuum leak on my diesel-gas conversion today - bad intake
manifold gasket. I put a new one in, torqued the bolts to spec., and went
for a drive. About half way around the block, another leak started up again.
I haven't pulled the manifold to check if its blown again, but I suspect it
has.

I'm thinking it could be a couple of things; 1) I didn't retorque the
manifold bolts after warming up the vehicle, 2) I damaged the gasket during
installation, 3) the manifold itself is slightly warped, or 4) aliens.

If it is warped, any suggestions? Do people use RTV or some such with a
gasket? If anyone has a procedure for doing intake manifold gaskets on an
I4, I'd be happy to hear it. As you can tell, I'm making this stuff up as I
go...

Matt