98 ZX2 intake manifold question.

Tiny
JAMESALCAYDE
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 40 MILES
What is the quick and easy way to check if you have a gasket leak or hairline crack on you intake manifold?
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 2:43 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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You can spray a little starter fluid around the gasket with the engine running, if the revs alter it will be drawing in the fluid through a failed gasket seal.

Mark (mhpautos)
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