over heating...clutch isn"t engaging

[saltshaker]

thanks, that makes it very understandable! no oil leals from the intake or valve covers...
Jon

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by saltshaker

no oil leals from the intake or valve covers...
Jon

You think there are no oil leaks from the intake or valve covers, but first you must pass the "white paper towel" test. Take a white paper towel and fold it in half twice, then wipe along the back valve covers where they meet the heads (especially the passenger side) and along the intake manifold where it meets the heads and mates with the block. If you have any moisture whatsoever on your paper towel then you have an oil leak. Remember that when you're running the engine you have pressure in there and even a tiny bit of oil mist can give you a nice, drippy leak.

[saltshaker]

Well you were right! The back of the intake had oil,bummer! Any way to fix it with out replacing the gasket for the moment? I used the "right stuff"....it's leaking from that seal. As for the clutch...it works, I got it adjusted.
thanks to all,
Jon

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by saltshaker

Well you were right! The back of the intake had oil,bummer! Any way to fix it with out replacing the gasket for the moment? I used the "right stuff"....it's leaking from that seal.

Buy some Grey RTV pictured below. Use paper towels and spray 409, or similary spray detergent, to clean along the line where the manifold meets the block. Let it dry. Then put a glob of the Grey RTV on your finger and run it along the line "squishing it" in to the crevices. Let dry. Do it again. Cross your fingers and see if you've reduced your leak to something you can live with.