Valley Gasket

[Veg]

Just a sense check question.

Are there any special procedures (tricks of the trade) to carry out before fitting a new valley gasket and then the inlet manifold etc?

[350Matt]

Use some engineers blue to check the ports match-up and the gasket isn't occluding the port, other than than don't go too mad with the silicone as it can fall under the gasket and into the lifters.


Matt

[wedgienauld]

Fitted a new gasket recently - I replaced what appeared to be a composite type, which was de-laminating quite badly, with a simple tin one - I was quite surprised to see that the ports on the tin gasket, (just a standard Rover V8 item) were the same size as the ports on the Griff. Easy job once all the plumbing to the inlet manifold, the plenum/ inlet manifold, is removed - oh and then it all need to be put back...

[TVR SUPPLIES]

Veg said:

Just a sense check question.

Are there any special procedures (tricks of the trade) to carry out before fitting a new valley gasket and then the inlet manifold etc?

It helps if you get a good quality gasket,and end seals.The 'oe' gasket is now a steel one which is coated both sides for a good seal.Its also worth getting the proper curved end seals rather than the cheaper straight ones,which again will help you get a better seal.