New inlet manifold gasket..............

[SimonV8ster]

Just replacing my inlet manifold gasket and wondering whether I need to use any sealant/adhesive before I put the manifold back on ?. There was some old glue around the old one that I have removed and cleaned off - the surfaces are now clean and smooth.

[Chassis 33]

Generally I put the lightest of smears of goo around the water ways, both sides at the front, obviously just head side at the rear, a smear on the underside of the rubber valley seals to hold them in place and a small gob of goo at the ends of the rubber valley seals.

Regards
Iain

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Something like blue hylomar - thin smear and remember this stuff moves when torqued up - so don't put in near the edges..

[Boosted LS1]

I just use clear silicone. As mentioned above make sure you put a blob on the ends of the valley rubbers where they meet the block to head joint. You can always wipe the excess off afterwards.

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Boosted LS1 said:

I just use clear silicone. As mentioned above make sure you put a blob on the ends of the valley rubbers where they meet the block to head joint. You can always wipe the excess off afterwards.

Same here - it's much cheaper ..