inlet manifold sucking-in air

[stagjim1]

Hi iam new to the forum but have owned my stag fo over 8 year without problems.until now which is that a part of the inlet manifold
gasket as blown out make the engine run lean, as a temporary fix could i use a sealant like quik steel so i could still use it until
the winter when i could then get the job done

[pcoleman]

I cant see why you couldn't do a "temp fix" you might try Hylomar blue, which is a flexible gasket sealant and may just plug the leak for now.

peter

[Staggard]

Hi iam new to the forum but have owned my stag fo over 8 year without problems.until now which is that a part of the inlet manifold
gasket as blown out make the engine run lean, as a temporary fix could i use a sealant like quik steel so i could still use it until
the winter when i could then get the job done

I would not, the main reason is can you do a bodge that you can rely on, best case scenario a ride home on a AA truck worst case a severely damaged engine. is it worth it for a couple of hours work?? Just my opinion Graham

[jakesmig]

One mans' bodge is another mans' fix. Peters idea isn't unreasonable and if you let the material set it shouldn't be drawn into the manifold. Just my opinion but presuming it seals the leak I can't see how it would cause damage to your engine.

Take into account, that accepting there is a reason behind Stag Paranoia, every journey in a Stag is a scenario a ride home on a AA truck

John.

[Staggard]

The problem is with inlet manifolds is waterways, for me its a short step from an induction leak to coolant in cylinders. If I thought every time I went out in the Stag that I would be coming home on a flatbed, the old girl would be in the auction.

[Motorsport Micky]

The problem is with inlet manifolds is waterways, for me its a short step from an induction leak to coolant in cylinders. If I thought every time I went out in the Stag that I would be coming home on a flatbed, the old girl would be in the auction.

What about the Stag ?

Micky

[KOY 23]

The problem is with inlet manifolds is waterways, for me its a short step from an induction leak to coolant in cylinders. If I thought every time I went out in the Stag that I would be coming home on a flatbed, the old girl would be in the auction.

Very true, mine too.

[sjm]

I would not, the main reason is can you do a bodge that you can rely on, best case scenario a ride home on a AA truck worst case a severely damaged engine. is it worth it for a couple of hours work?? Just my opinion Graham

Second that, if you do a bodge hope you have a header tank with a warning buzzer to let you know that your water level is getting low, before you let your water pump run dry, and the rest is history as your engine will be!!

Steve

[stagjim1]

Thanks for all your comments i have now decided to take the bull by the horns and have the job