While changing the oil in my 4.0L Wrangler engine this past weekend, I noticed a broken washer on the 'hollow' of my intake manifold. Closer inspection revealed it was one of the conical washers that help fasten the exhaust manifold onto the block. The bolt came out of the block easily, so I took it, and I have another washer/bolt on order from the dealer.
It appears that there isn't any obvious manifold interface leaks as a result of the washer breaking in two, but I was concerned if there may be any potential problems as a result of this bolt not being fastened, ptobably for some time. (It is the center bolt of the top five bolts that fastens the manifold to the engine).
Any thoughts or concerns?
Thanks, Jim
It appears that there isn't any obvious manifold interface leaks as a result of the washer breaking in two, but I was concerned if there may be any potential problems as a result of this bolt not being fastened, ptobably for some time. (It is the center bolt of the top five bolts that fastens the manifold to the engine).
Any thoughts or concerns?
Thanks, Jim
