exhaust gasket question

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From: Monzabudd_REMOVE_949619_THIS_@yahoo.com


Which way do factory exhaust gaskets go on?
The metal side to the exhaust manifold and the regular side to the cyl. head?


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From: dacse2000_REMOVE_629174_THIS_@yahoo.com


I don't know what the "correct" way is, but I
always put the metal side on the manifold side. I find
it easier to scrape the gasket off of the head than
the the manifold. I am willing to bet that others
like doing it the opposite way. Oh well, just my two
cents.


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From: rbick1_REMOVE_777061_THIS_@yahoo.com


I'M NOT SURE WHICH WAY THEY GO,BUT WHEN YOU PUT THEM ON COAT BOTH SIDES WITH ANTI-SIEZE AND YOU WON'T HAVE TO SCRAPE THEM OFF.


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From: crhytec_REMOVE_648721_THIS_@yahoo.com


Well, OEm doesn't use gaskets in most cases,
relying on flat surfaces and carbon sealing, and I prefer
copper, aluminum, or MLS (multi-layer-steel) gaskets.
Race teams use just hi-temp RTV, and I have used it
begrudgingly with great sucess, still not understanding how
RUBBER can stand such heat... Oh, well...

Scott


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From: Phantom402_REMOVE_303963_THIS_@yahoo.com


ACTUALLY, thats the way you are supposed to do it
because the steel back would eat into the head and ruin
the sealing survace.
But I for one havent used
gaskets on manifolds or headers since i started using DAP
Dow Corning 50 yr clear silicone now Titanium
Enriched on anything i run except cars with o2
sensors.
It works perfect and I never have had a leak unless
i broke the seal and didnt put on anymore.
Good
Luck
Lee
PS at Bender Lumber here I can buy it for 5.00 a
tube and caulk gun for 2.00 .


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From: denisst78_REMOVE_956743_THIS_@yahoo.com


metallic side goes toward the exaust manifolds,fel-pro even includes instructions sometimes telling this

Denis


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