Re: Dirty intake manifold

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/12/01 7:01:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, kd5ceu@juno.com 
writes:


> Howdy to all on the list. I'm currently swapping out the original 1.6L
> motor for a 1.8L JH motor. After pulling off the intake manifold from the
> 1.6L, I noticed a lot of crud where the manifold meets the head. Is this
> normal? What could be causing this? Age possibly? Thanx...


If the crap is in the runners, it's because of your crankcase vent. If the 
crap is on top of the manifold, then it's because of a leaky valve cover 
gasket.

Mike
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