quote:Originally posted by www.PanteraPlace.com:quote:Originally posted by accobra:
I would throw the valley pan in the garbage and install gaskets and Silicone the rails.
That’s exactly what I did the first time and it didn’t work for beans. And I’m a pretty decent wrench turner and have replace intakes on a few other engines!
Mike
I also learned the hard way that the turkey pan is needed on these engines. Some people get by without using it, but I had oil leaks on the front and back of the intake manifold when I installed an after market gasket set. The rubber end gaskets that come with the factory type tray also have pins that go into the holes in the engine block. This keeps the gaskets from slipping out of place and about the only place that I use silicone, is on the four corners of the end gaskets.
My other question is, why have hot oil on the bottom of the intake manifold if there is a factory tray that could be installed under it to prevent this problem? The turkey tray can be a little difficult to install, but I think it is well worth the effort.