I have been sent what looks like a rather flimsy and cheap looking inlet/exhaust manifold gasket from a major supplier.This one looks paper thin and can't see it sealing very well. What are my options here? I'm running a Howley manifold and 1.5" LCB so is there a better, dare I say it competition one that is a better quality and designed for this use. I'd rather pay good money than use this cheap tat.
Many thanks Dan
Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
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Re: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
I've never had any problems with manifold gaskets. But never come across a 'paper-thin' one either! All the ones I've seen have at least had some metal reinforcing layer within it.
Re: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
Yes - it must have a metal mesh impregnated with thickish black 'cardboard'...... You don't need a 'competition' one. I built and ran plenty of 'competition' engines using the standard supply gasket.....However - they were not (as above) paper thin....
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Re: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
Can I ask where you are getting yours from then please? Hopefully have the engine finished and painted this week and want it back in the car. Just in time for winter
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Re: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
I get mine from the David Manners Group (aka Morris Minor Centre Birmingham), as it's close by. I know you're the opposite side of birmingham to them, but if you ever pass that way (J2 M5) it's worth popping in!