engine and drivetrain Intake Manifold Cracked

[Roundeie]

Was looking for an oil leak I thought originated at the head and found this. Anyone with a spare manifold for a two barrel weber please pm me.

 

[Preyupy]

That is NOT cracked. The water outlet is a separate piece from the intake manifold and that stud, washer and nut fits through a half moon shaped hole in each one and holds them both down at the same time.

[Roundeie]

Nice catch, back to looking for oil leak. Could be just a head gasket then. Thanks

[Hans]

I'd be looking at the valve cover gasket and the joint between the front upper cam chain cover and the head.

[Roundeie]

Will do

[Hans]

Or that somewhat suspect looking fuel pump gasket block.

[Preyupy]

It really does not look all that bad depending on how long it has been since the last time you cleaned the engine.  Do a really good job of cleaning it then go for a short drive and figure out where it is coming from.  The upper timing cover is a very common place for a leak, most people forget to send the cover with the head when they have work done and if the machine shop surfaces the head you wind up with a step where the valve cover meets the head and cover.