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					Join Date: Nov 2006 
					Location: Fontana, 
						CA 
					Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar LS427, 408w, 48IDA Webers, TKO 600, 9" Currie 4-link 4.11 rear 
					
					
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				Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
		While I am doing a suspension upgrade, I am going to replace my intake manifold gasket because of a small  oil leak I had since I purchased the engine. The small leak occurs right above the bell housing on the back of the manifold where the sealant is and drops on to the block in a small puddle.
 
Any suggestions any of you have when I replace this gasket? Any do's and don'ts besides the obvious? Immediately I noticed that the new gasket set came with cork gaskets for the area that leaked; one set of two pieces for the font of the manifold and the rear; but the engine builder used Permatex black sealant only. Why? Whats best.
 
351w with Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and Dart Pro One heads.
 
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