Exhaust Manifold Gasket I'm changing the Exhaust Manifold/Intake Manifold Gasket but can't remember which way the smooth part of gasket goes? Does the smooth part go toward the block or toward the Exhaust/Intake Manifold?
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket I don't think it matters, both the block and manifolds are cast iron.
I like to put a thin coating of graphite grease on both sides of the gasket. |
Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket the smooth side goes out towards the manifold
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket Thanks to jw hash & katy for your response and info!
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket The heat barrier goes toward the hot manifold to reflect the heat away from the engine.
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket Depends on which gasket he was using.
Paul in CT I like the late 31 copper that drops into place. Much easier to change if you have to. |
Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket Johnbuckley and John Stone are both correct.
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket The A&L gasket has the crimped over part on both sides
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket Well I thought I should get back to the board.
I changed the Exhaust Manifold Gasket after finding it had a couple area's of leakage and also the Carb. gasket. I installed it with the SMOOTH side toward the manifold's taking the advice of jw hash because I DIDIN'T know which way. The car does run really nice now. And no I am not going to turn it around. Just hope it stays that way as I will be on my way to the New England Meet in two weeks from tomorrow, Wednesday! Thanks to ALL for your input and suggestions. |
Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket Just a suggestion.
I use the original type copper gaskets, as stated above, the late 31's work very well. I put the smooth side toward the manifold. I use a thin coat of high temperature RTV (silicone) I use the gland rings if at all possible. Retighten the nuts after a few heat cycles and again after a hundred miles or so. I have had VERY good life from the gaskets doing it this way. Again, this is just my opinion. Chris W. |
Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket The gasket that I installed over the weekend came with instructions that indicated that the copper side faces the manifold, so that's the view of the manufacturer too!
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket I use the tin clad full length replacement manifold gasket. I spray both sides with Copper-Coat and let it air dry for a couple of minutes until tacky.;)
Bob-A:D |
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