I was putting the manifold back on my engine this week and noticed that the
exhaust header (not stock) is very close to touching the oil pan (about
1/16"). I noticed when taking things apart that the header has been rubbing
on the pan. Not seriously grinding into it, but there is a wear mark.
Is there a problem with installing a second manifold gasket to space the
header out a little? I believe that this may be the source of an impossible
to locate occational 'squeak' that comes out of the engine compartment after
the car has run for a bit and we hit a dip or a speed bump. It seems that
flexing the suspension every which way can never duplicate the chirping
noise.
And before you ask, yes I am jealous that all you Socal types had such a
good time on the Ortega run yesterday :)
Paul Bauman
Westminster, CA
67 1600, waiting for parts
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