opus Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 ea81 leaks under the spacer. It has to do with the adapter. I really do want to keep the heat, instead of plugging it. I took it off again and put a little rtv on to see if it would stop, it didnt. Suggestions? Maybe the adapter isnt totally flat? Its a minimal leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 did you put a gasket between the adapter and the manifold?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) Make sure the bottom is nice and machined, I used a block w/fine grit sand paper and rubbed the adaptor on it. Both sides of the adaptor needed done befor installation. As mine was crappy out of the pack. Could be the hose clamp/hose there. Some adaptors have a plug there in them it may need re-teflonned or tightend. I use a tiny bead of water pump sealnt on both sides of the gasket just around the port hole, never had any problems. I also did not use the gaskets suppled (they seemed crappy). If you do decide to plug it, there is flow at both sides of the hose so both need capped. Just fix the leak. Good luck. Edited April 27, 2009 by ihscout54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 did you put a gasket between the adapter and the manifold?? Yes, albeit it wasnt the best gasket I have ever seen. I am thinking it is not perfectly flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 i cannot believe the crappy adapter plate on a 319 dollar kit. bad bad and on top of that, the crappy gasket too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 I rtv'd the little hole pretty good. I was very surprised it leaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) ... I am thinking it is not perfectly flat. I Have to Agree with That. So I have a Suggestion that might Help you and it is Pretty Easy: First: Use fine Sandpaper in the intake`s and in the Adaptor Plate`s Base, to Remove Dirt. Then: Spread a Layer of Shellac Gasket Compound in Both Sides of Both Gaskets: The one Between the Adaptor Plate & Intake and the one Between the Adaptor Plate & Carb. (Shellac Resists Gasoline & Oil, avoid the Use of Silicones or other Products There) Let the Shellac to Dry for a While Before Putting all Together Back again.And That`s it! ... I Believe that it will Work Fine and Solve your Leakin` Problems; it also Helps to Solve Vacuum Leaking Related Problems. This is a Link to a Great Shellac Product: http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/90-558-gasket-sealer/indian-head-shellac-gasket-compound-613357.aspx Kind Regards. Edited April 27, 2009 by Loyale 2.7 Turbo Mispelled Word: Shellac = Corrected! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js3000 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Just installed my weber (ea81) and I'm leaking coolant from under the adapter plate. Was this because i didn't plug the hole? Will plugging it affect anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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