I have a leak on the exhaust manifold gasket in the center on cylinders 3 and 4. i flatened a copper wire and pushed it int the space, this worked pretty good until I had time to have replace the manifold and gasket which I did, but the problem came back after 1000 miles, I noticed manifold needed to be re tightened. but even after re-tightening the problem came back. Now I tried pushing silicone into the hole but it burned away after a few days. I am considering using something stronger like JB weld or some exhaust patch compound but I'm concerned about damaging the head or not being able to remove the manifold in the future.
1. Has anyone solved this problem before?
2. Should I try another new gasket, or even install 2 gaskets?
3. Can it be fixed without removing the head?
1. Has anyone solved this problem before?
2. Should I try another new gasket, or even install 2 gaskets?
3. Can it be fixed without removing the head?