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dmaxweb · 08-06-2020, 12:25 PM

I'm installing 2 piece copper manifold gaskets. I've done this a number of times but it never occurred to me if it matters which side goes against the block. One side is formed slightly different than the other. Does it matter?

Russ/40 · 08-06-2020, 02:08 PM

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The conventional wisdom is the same as head gaskets. The uninterupted surface goes against the block.

08-06-2020, 12:25 PM	#1
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Copper Manifold Gasket Orientation. I'm installing 2 piece copper manifold gaskets. I've done this a number of times but it never occurred to me if it matters which side goes against the block. One side is formed slightly different than the other. Does it matter?

08-06-2020, 02:08 PM	#2
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Copper Manifold Gasket Orientation. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The conventional wisdom is the same as head gaskets. The uninterupted surface goes against the block.