Midgear
08-17-2006, 12:13 AM
Ok, this Lower intake manifold gasket has started leaking, what can i possibly do to keep anything from getting harmed while i get the money to spend for repairs? How long can i drive around while this is happening?
I tried starting my car earlier and it took a few tries, then i started it and gave it some gas to get above 1000 RPM's and it idled just fine, then later on down the road when i stopped at a stop light, the engine was going from 750 to about 850 rpm's back and forth untill i began to accelerate.. I can only pray to god this engine holds out untill i get the money for the new gasket and repair fees.. How much is this going to cost me? I know the gasket is around 50 bucks or so..
I read on another topic that keeping the oil changed will keep it steady for a while, but how long?
helllp meeee :cry:
P.S.: I can see seepage coming from the lower intake manifold gasket, but my car doesnt smoke / sputter / tick or make any other noises while driving around, no warning lights.. nothing. I just know its leaking.. When i checked my oil when i first got the car, i was amazed at how clean it was.. I checked that same oil today and it was all brown and crap.. not clumpy though..
Thoughts and opinions please!!
P.S.S: When i go to get the new gaskets, which ones will last the longest and rid this poor car of the wretched leak? This car has lost an engine to this leak before, i will not let it happen again!
I tried starting my car earlier and it took a few tries, then i started it and gave it some gas to get above 1000 RPM's and it idled just fine, then later on down the road when i stopped at a stop light, the engine was going from 750 to about 850 rpm's back and forth untill i began to accelerate.. I can only pray to god this engine holds out untill i get the money for the new gasket and repair fees.. How much is this going to cost me? I know the gasket is around 50 bucks or so..
I read on another topic that keeping the oil changed will keep it steady for a while, but how long?
helllp meeee :cry:
P.S.: I can see seepage coming from the lower intake manifold gasket, but my car doesnt smoke / sputter / tick or make any other noises while driving around, no warning lights.. nothing. I just know its leaking.. When i checked my oil when i first got the car, i was amazed at how clean it was.. I checked that same oil today and it was all brown and crap.. not clumpy though..
Thoughts and opinions please!!
P.S.S: When i go to get the new gaskets, which ones will last the longest and rid this poor car of the wretched leak? This car has lost an engine to this leak before, i will not let it happen again!