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30coupeguy · 04-24-2016, 03:53 PM

Looks like I have a gasket leak on my exhaust manifold, and am wondering which is the best gasket material to use for the replacements.
Also, I do not find a recommendation for torqueing the manifold nuts, and should they be torqued with the manifold hot or cold?
Thanks all, as usual
Burt

Tom Wesenberg · 04-24-2016, 04:16 PM

I like the copper gasket and just snug the bolts, then check them again after a couple heat cycles.

700rpm · 04-24-2016, 04:29 PM

Make sure you install the washers correctly or you'll break the manifold.

30coupeguy · 04-25-2016, 04:12 PM

Mac's has two copper clad gasket sets, they are identical except one set has "glands" built into them. Is there a preference?
Thanks again
burt

700rpm · 04-25-2016, 05:35 PM

The glands help, if your manifolds, particularly your exhaust, line up properly with the ports.

30coupeguy · 04-25-2016, 06:25 PM

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Thanks Guys,
I will order up the gaskets and see how it goes.
burt

BILL WILLIAMSON · 04-25-2016, 09:17 PM

I put a TINY bead of high temp exhaust sealant around the bores on both sides of the copper gasket (NOT enough to "squirt" out)---I WON'T tell you how tight I torque them, 'cause everybody will ARGUE about it!
If you want to know, just PM me.
Bill W.

04-24-2016, 03:53 PM	#1
30coupeguy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cashmere,WA Posts: 59	Exhaust/intake manifold ? Looks like I have a gasket leak on my exhaust manifold, and am wondering which is the best gasket material to use for the replacements. Also, I do not find a recommendation for torqueing the manifold nuts, and should they be torqued with the manifold hot or cold? Thanks all, as usual Burt

04-24-2016, 04:16 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Exhaust/intake manifold ? I like the copper gasket and just snug the bolts, then check them again after a couple heat cycles.

04-24-2016, 04:29 PM	#3
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Exhaust/intake manifold ? Make sure you install the washers correctly or you'll break the manifold. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

04-25-2016, 04:12 PM	#4
30coupeguy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cashmere,WA Posts: 59	Re: Exhaust/intake manifold ? Mac's has two copper clad gasket sets, they are identical except one set has "glands" built into them. Is there a preference? Thanks again burt

04-25-2016, 05:35 PM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Exhaust/intake manifold ? The glands help, if your manifolds, particularly your exhaust, line up properly with the ports. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

04-25-2016, 06:25 PM	#6
30coupeguy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cashmere,WA Posts: 59	Re: Exhaust/intake manifold ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Guys, I will order up the gaskets and see how it goes. burt

04-25-2016, 09:17 PM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Exhaust/intake manifold ? I put a TINY bead of high temp exhaust sealant around the bores on both sides of the copper gasket (NOT enough to "squirt" out)---I WON'T tell you how tight I torque them, 'cause everybody will ARGUE about it! If you want to know, just PM me. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 04-26-2016 at 01:50 PM.