So I just got my engine back. I had it remanufactured when i spun a rod bearing. While putting all the accesories back on i attempted to put my intake back on. Well it wasnt going on flush. So i removed it and took a straight edge to it and the head and they are all straight. So i just figured it might take some torque. Not a good idea. As i put it back on and started the first bolt it got a little tight. So i figured i would give it one more turn and move on. Once again not a good idea. CRACK!!!!!! A hairline crack in the third runner. So should i have it welded or JB weld? Because this crack is not big enough to make me shell out the 300 bucks for a new manifold. After getting it rebuilt i dont have the money for it. Any suggestions?

 

pics will help but Im sure there are many easy and cheap fixes that will allow it to perfom as good as new!

 

weld it

 

Crack is whack!

 

i didn't think the manifold was that brittle...

how tight did you torque it down?

are you using a stock intake manifold gasket?

 

yes it is the stock intake gasket. and i had it welded this morning. i also installed it about 30 minutes ago and figured out the problem. stupid mistake. in a rush. to everyone reading this, when working on your engines.....please be patient and save some $! lol.

 

this i know i paid the price but my problem was not being patient my problem was me being drunk it got the best of me moral of the story do not drink and try to work on ur car bad idea Glad u fixed ur problem