Search results

  1. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Agree I like use fogging oil for that but if I’ve got oil drip and dirty bilge and dirty water there that’s something I like to fix ..
  2. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Still chasing the leak, more on the starboard, less on port but still visible…. I will try chalk and the engine to find it
  3. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    It was OK before but after tightening the bolt I can see seeping around it…. Loosened but still… could the seal be damaged? Come on I just turned 1/4 turn
  4. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    It’s difficult To determine if it’s from intake but from port side 99.999% it’s from valve covers . Yes both seals and gaskets are new. Seals under bolts are dry, I will use talc to check intake on the steer side
  5. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Rear portside is moist with oil When touching… any ideas? Remove and silicone seal and check If its straight ?
  6. K

    How many Caravelle owners are on here?

    187LS 2005 bow rider here! id love to hear history about this company
  7. K

    Caravelle boats wood free?

    Even the transom?
  8. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Can You guys provide me felpro number for this intake? Active merc number is 27-824326002 approx 150$😳 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-ms958171 ?
  9. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    I think it’s oily , I don’t know this V6s but are this manifolds prone to leak oil? Is that common maybe there’s other issue but valve covers are checked …. @Scott06 Maybe Youre right but i Like to have clean Engine, always it was little bit oily Over the engine or bilge but this year it’s...
  10. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Ok, Is it safe to retoruqe them? Or remove bolt clean threats and Put some perfect seal on them? And retorque each a time ? Are the bolts 1 time use only ?
  11. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Can I do it? Whats the proper torque? Manual #25 says 2 different things, on page 3A-2 : its 11 lbft but on page 3A-25 its 35lbft....
  12. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Any ideas for Next step??…
  13. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Youre running hard your engine! I do max 3000 😬 How about this leak at the intake Maybe??
  14. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    I covered cap with my hand at idle and nothing was sucking Or puścimy out my hand …
  15. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    And @achris Mercruiser iBoats Mafia 😬
  16. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    OK, engine has only 380hours most of the time at idle or 2000-3000rpms… looking forward for your advice guys
  17. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    Ok ive spent half day on a boat chasing the leak. After running the engine and shut off I’ve got 1-2 drops of oil in the bilge.. I think around distributor and oil sensor area is clean. But ive noticed oil around intake? Here’s the pic before #1: I’ve cleaned with rag before boating, Pic #2 is...
  18. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    I will do my best and check everything , I will keep you updated thank you for all details
  19. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    I just touched corners and was wet with oil. And No I’m not sure , I will have to check it, I didn’t know it can leak there too… Do you have any pic, drawing where to look for leak??
  20. K

    New valve cover gaskets and still leaking V6 4.3

    I would say both outer corners leak, I did all according to manual and also I’ve use scotch pad a little to even the area…
Top