Re: [Chrysler300] Ram K Question

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From: News4ge@xxxxxxx
Date: 2007/04/05 Thu AM 10:44:33 CDT
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] Ram K Question
George,
I've had RAM K's since 1977 and never had a vacuum leak at the heads. Are you utilizing the heat tubes or trying to block them off? If you're trying to block off the tubes, you can use a freeze plug in both ends of the tubes and mount them with the standard gaskets. If you're utilizing them, then make sure you tighten the manifolds to the heads first and then install the heat tubes. There are also supports for the exhaust manifolds that go from the oil pan rail to the header. If the exhaust is sagging maybe it's the reason the heat pipes need spacers etc. to seat. Just my two cents worth.
300kly,
Don Cole
                  
Hi, All,
 
When I had the rams on (before taking them off to rebuild the engine),  there 
were vacuum leaks where the manifolds met the heads.  This may have  been 
caused by the rams being off slightly from the correct angle, due to  various 
blockoff plates and gaskets I tried on the heat tubes.  
 
To avoid this problem from recurring, I'm looking for a way to seal it  
better.  Fel Pro has intake gaskets which go with their valley cover.   Is this ok? 
 Or is there a sealer, other than silicone, which will form a  bead to fill 
whatever gaps there may be?
 
Thanks,
 
George Clineman

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