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Intake Manifold Gasket
WallerZero - 26/10/15 at 01:28 PM

Hi All,

I'm looking to do my own intake manifold gaskets due to my intake options potentially moving away from the standard spacing. What gasket material sheet would I need for the intake? I can't seem to find any definitive answer or where to buy just a sheet of gasket material to cut/trim to my requirements.

Cheers

owelly - 26/10/15 at 02:53 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060778.m570.l1311.R4.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xgasket.TRS0&_nkw=gasket+material&_sacat=0 />
The thickness can depend on the surfaces you're applying it to. 1mm for very flat shiny new surfaces. 2mm for less than perfect!

[Edited on 26/10/15 by owelly]

WallerZero - 26/10/15 at 02:59 PM

I didn't think that stuff would be suitable? Most inlet gaskets I've come across are either steel with compressible grooves or have rubber sections on...at least I thought that lol

[Edited on 26/10/15 by WallerZero]

SJ - 26/10/15 at 04:24 PM

I've made several for my Zetec from 1mm gasket paper and had no problems.

There are no water rails in there though so just needs to seal the inlets.

I always use a bit of intsan gasket as well.

Stu

johnemms - 26/10/15 at 05:47 PM

Cornflake box and grease...

redturner - 26/10/15 at 07:15 PM

I have R 1 carbs on my Zetec on a DansT manifold and dont use anything except a bit of Hylomar.............