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Old 10-28-2013, 11:13 AM
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Exhaust Manifold Gasket Questions

Just got all the broken studs pulled from the heads, and now I'm ready for reassembly... Are there any better options than the typical Fel-Pro replacement exhaust manifold gaskets? Does it matter how the 3-hole and 2-hole sections are oriented? Has anyone had any luck with stacking multiple gaskets to try and ensure any warpage is dealt with, or does anyone make a "thick" gasket set like is often used on headers?
 
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Originally Posted by tobyw
Just got all the broken studs pulled from the heads, and now I'm ready for reassembly... Are there any better options than the typical Fel-Pro replacement exhaust manifold gaskets? Does it matter how the 3-hole and 2-hole sections are oriented? Has anyone had any luck with stacking multiple gaskets to try and ensure any warpage is dealt with, or does anyone make a "thick" gasket set like is often used on headers?
To deal with warpage I had my manifolds resufaced. Then just used regular gaskets.
 
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Originally Posted by tobyw
Just got all the broken studs pulled from the heads, and now I'm ready for reassembly... Are there any better options than the typical Fel-Pro replacement exhaust manifold gaskets? Does it matter how the 3-hole and 2-hole sections are oriented? Has anyone had any luck with stacking multiple gaskets to try and ensure any warpage is dealt with, or does anyone make a "thick" gasket set like is often used on headers?
I you are putting your manifold back on, 1st make sure they are straight, worth a resurface at a machine shop. Most important IMHO is using bolts this time not studs.
 
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