98 ZX2 intake manifold question.

1998 FORD ESCORT
40 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JAMESALCAYDE
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What is the quick and easy way to check if you have a gasket leak or hairline crack on you intake manifold?
Dec 22, 2010 at 2:43 PM
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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)
Jan 7, 2011 at 2:15 PM
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