fire5

I'm in the process of putting my 22re back together and I'm not sure about a gasket to use. The metal coolant tube that runs behind the head, bends 90 degrees forward to travel to approx. half way along side the head and connects underneath the intake manifold to the manifold where there is a coolant sensor on top (I hope I'm explaining this well). I can't seem to find in my gasket kit anything to fit it. The only thing close is a brass or copper ring but I don't know if that's the one. Does anyone have any ideas or a picture of what to use?

dcg9381

I *think* that tube has a bit of a "lip" on it, correct? If so, it's an o-ring that goes there.

dcg9381

As seen in this photo - behind the fuel line, correct?

http://lakebox.dnsalias.com/photos/1...d/DSC05525.JPG

fire5

Yes, that's the one. I just can't find the suitable ring in my kit. Could it be the copper one?

dcg9381

I don't think it's copper, no... Can anyone else confirm? Worst case, pick one up at the hardware store.

fthertime666

The coolant line? Cut a gasket out of cereal box. The stock gasket is just gasket paper.

fire5

yeah, I was thinking of making one and using RTV sealant.

dcg9381

The coolant line where it goes into the lower plenum.. I could have sworn that it's recessed there and requires an o-ring.

fire5

Yes, you're correct. It is recessed. There's a bunch of gaskets in the kit that I have no clue what the're for. "O" rings as well. The one that came out of the connection is rubber, circular, but with 90 degree edges to fit snuggly into that recess.
Maybe the replacement is your typical "O" ring. I'll double check my kit.

fthertime666

It might be, but I think he is talking about the connection to the timing chain cover. Its been a while sinc I dun a timing chain.

fthertime666

sorrry late post

Flash319

I just put an oring on mine. Hope it works when i put the engine in.......