Air leak

1. JAGVTS Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Hampshire Posts: 761 Astra VXR S2 indigo rallye

   #1 2nd March 2011, 13:55

   Hi , I have an air leak between the inlet manifold and the tb where they meet U can see the air only at a certain eye level anyone know what the problem is ? Mucho gracias .
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 2nd March 2011, 14:32

   See the air? If there is a visible gap then thats a serious leak! You can make a new gasket from gasket paper or if it is an o-ring seal you will need a new o-ring. You may even get away with tightening the throttle body back up to the manifold. I think they are 6mm hex bolts.
3. peterabbott33 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Ellesmere Port Posts: 157 Hyundai Accent 1.3Si 12v

   #3 2nd March 2011, 17:08

   buy some instant gasket, lots of different types available but best to go for one that stays flexible once hardened. buy from halfords or any motor factors, about £3 - £5 a tube and is very handy to have
4. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

   #4 2nd March 2011, 17:10

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by peterabbott33 buy some instant gasket, lots of different types available but best to go for one that stays flexible once hardened. buy from halfords or any motor factors, about £3 - £5 a tube and is very handy to have

   .....+1 same happend to me and thats what i did
5. peterabbott33 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Ellesmere Port Posts: 157 Hyundai Accent 1.3Si 12v

   #5 2nd March 2011, 17:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Furio-Gazza .....+1 same happend to me and thats what i did

   i swear by that stuff, its like gods gift to the motor industry lol
6. JAGVTS Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Hampshire Posts: 761 Astra VXR S2 indigo rallye

   #6 2nd March 2011, 17:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Stevo123 See the air? If there is a visible gap then thats a serious leak! You can make a new gasket from gasket paper or if it is an o-ring seal you will need a new o-ring. You may even get away with tightening the throttle body back up to the manifold. I think they are 6mm hex bolts.

   Yeah it's like a fine mist steam . Ok I will try that gear sounds rated anymore answers?