4.3 Leaking on the front

tgjohnson1

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Can someone point me in the right direction. I have a 4.3 gm mercruiser that is leaking fluid on the front between the head and the intake but only when under a load.
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: 4.3 Leaking on the front

Can you tell us what kind of fluid?
 

tgjohnson1

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Re: 4.3 Leaking on the front

Since my first post, I have pulled intake and head. The gaskets on either were messed up. I can see where it looks like oil was going under the gasket.
 

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Re: 4.3 Leaking on the front

The front and back under the manifold are RTV Black silicone.Clean block and manifold with acetone, Run a 1/4 inch thick bead ,carefully set manifold in place, start BUT DO NOT TIGHTEN the intake manifold bolts.Let cure overnight, now torque to specs.
 

tgjohnson1

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Re: 4.3 Leaking on the front

Thanks. Should i do any thing to the head gasket at the top where it meets the intake?
 

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Re: 4.3 Leaking on the front

The head gasket is under the heads , no access by removing just the intake.
 
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