A intake manifold seperate from the block with a valley pan? And why did the engineers decide to incorporate the timing cover with the water pump and attach it at the bottom with the oil pan? I hate to say it but I actually prefer the way a small block chevy has a seperate timing cover from the water pump. The whole valley pan and "air gap" type set up on a Pontiac motor is nice I guess for keeping engine heat away from the intake manifold, right? Any other questions you guys ever ask yourselfs about "why did pontiac do this with their motors?" feel free to post 'em.
-Adam
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1979 GrandPrix LJ w/T-tops
All the parts and the car pickled away for now, college and work got in the way of my fun. But hey, they say the average car guy project lasts four years from start to a satisfactory completion.
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