So i have some quick questions?

I took my crossover pipe off. I think that would be the proper name. The one from the turbo to the intake with the grid heater in it. I was wondering is there a gasket that should be replaced underneath there. It looked like there used to be one but just wanted to make sure. Could i just use rtv silicone?

Also doing my valve covers too. I am taking all that off so i can sand blast it all at work and repaint it.


Any suggestions for this little weekend project. I just dont have to much mechanical experience and want to make sure i dont mess anything up or get dirt in the motor.

Thanks so much.

-Kyle

 

Yeah so everything came apart great.

Just wanted to see if any of you guys know of a gasket that goes in between the crossover pipe and the motor. Thanks.

 

Yeah there should be a gasket there. One above and one below the grid heater.

Not sure on the P/N, but it is super common for a 5.9.

 

Alright thanks alot. I appreciate it Captain Chrysler.

 

how about a valve adjustment, checking head torque?

 

I'm gonna vote to polish the covers, not paint. Also what sooty said. I'm not sure I'd use RTV unless you were really really good at it. Think about if some was "hanging" over on the inside edge. Probably wouldn't casue any damage when it got sucked in the engine. But the is a chance. We'll need pictures after it's done.
Good Luck

 

Ok will thanks will do. I am trying to locate the gasket but man its hard at some auto parts store to get the parts you want.

Hey 93 flatbed i acutually tried polishing the one cover and it looked pretty cool but i ran out of time and i need my truck for monday

Thanks guys

-Kyle

 

Probably pretty easy to make that one out of a Manila envelope or folder.

 

for that gasket I just used gasket material and cut my own.

 

Hey Thanks guys. I did find the gaskets at dodge for 6.00 a piece. I could of made them myself but oh well now i have part number

Anyone know the part number for the grid heater. I did a dumb thing. Sandblasted the intake horn and i got sand it the heater. Tried to get them out. The sand was in there tight and broke the one piece of the grid heater trying to get it out.

I learned my lesson though.

 

You could probably just gut the heater living in PA.

 

Thats true but it still does get cold here not crazy cold like where you are ofcmarc. It would be nice to keep them.

14 miles north of the north pole what is the coldest its been there?

 

Gut it for now and look for one before hard winter hits. It's not that hard to do again.

 

Many years ago, WAAAAAAAAY before I even had a driver's license, I walked to school at -67*F.

IIRC The record low was set that year at -89*F.

BTW, I keep my grids disabled until it is regularly in the 20s and staying there for the winter.

 

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!