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Sandgrounder
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197 posts
13 months
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Finally got round to buying some exhaust manifold gaskets (plus a few other things). Bit surprised to see they were just sheet alloy (or aluminium) with a small groove around the opening?
Do they sound normal?
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phillpot
5,338 posts
52 months
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Sandgrounder said: Do they sound normal? My local Motor Factor came up with some like that a little while ago when I asked them to order me a set. Didn't last very long but I think that was more down to the manifold flanges being distorted, letting the escaping hot gasses burn the gasket away. The more usual construction is a grey fibrous material, the better quality ones having a metal "flame ring". Right hand ones in photo. Genuine Ford tend to have the three gaskets each side joined together. 
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Sandgrounder
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197 posts
13 months
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Thanks Philpot, that's what I was expecting to see. Only problem is, I have had trouble finding somewhere that sells them.
I'll fit the ally ones and see how I get on. Can't be any worse than it is since I bought it. Previous owner got it MOT'd, and they gave an advisory on the leaking manifold gasket.
I would have expected a fail with a leak??
Can you advise where you got the gaskets in the photo from?
Thanks
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phillpot
5,338 posts
52 months
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Sandgrounder said: Can you advise where you got the gaskets in the photo from?
Thanks clickyHTH Mike. ETA, don't seem to be listed, give them a call ? Part No. on packet is VJE 5020S
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Sandgrounder
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glenrobbo
1,262 posts
19 months
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Sandgrounder said: Finally got round to buying some exhaust manifold gaskets (plus a few other things). Bit surprised to see they were just sheet alloy (or aluminium) with a small groove around the opening?
Do they sound normal? They are the ones I fitted after I replaced my (cracked) exhaust manifold in Feb. I used a good coat of exhaust sealing compound (Firegum) on both sides of the gaskets, and I've had no probs for over 2000 miles since, including laps of Spa & the Ring on a hot May weekend  Immediately after assembly, just run the engine (no load) for a short time until hot, then re tighten manifold bolts, and leave sealant to cure/harden. Worked ok for me. I still feel the best gaskets are the fibre based aluminium faced ones with a steel flame ring seal. If you can find them. HTH Glen. ETA Ensure the mating faces of manifold & head are as flat & true as possible before assembly.
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