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08-26-2023, 07:04 PM
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Exhaust manifold gasket. Which way?
Does it matter? Is the shiny side against the head? And what about the exhaust manifold bolt-to-head torque? Thanks.
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08-26-2023, 07:57 PM
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Re: Exhaust manifold gasket. Which way?
Metallic side toward the manifold, according to Fel-Pro.
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08-26-2023, 09:10 PM
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Re: Exhaust manifold gasket. Which way?
According to an old engine builder I know, it doesn't matter. But if FelPro states a specification, might as well follow that.
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08-26-2023, 10:46 PM
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Re: Exhaust manifold gasket. Which way?
If everything is clean & straight, throw them away.
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08-27-2023, 12:47 AM
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Re: Exhaust manifold gasket. Which way?
I am with George, GM didn't use them and I prefer not to either.
However, if the manifold is no longer straight I would consider them. |
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08-27-2023, 12:48 AM
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Re: Exhaust manifold gasket. Which way?
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