Looking for copper
#1
Looking for copper
Does anyone make a thick copper exhaust manifold gasket? Like the Mr. Gaskets they make for SR20DET cars? I have a reoccurring exhaust leak between the 3rd and 4th runner on my turbo manifold. I am going to put the manifold on a belt sander to make sure its level at the flange was hopping that a thicker gasket could help fill any other gaps in. Plus the copper is malleable to help form to any problems.
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Dude, this is a job for a machinist. You're looking to spend hundreds of bucks on bandaids to avoid sending in your manifold for 100 dollars worth of work to make it straight.
In your defense, I tried the janky ways first and they sort of work, but really it's better to just mate two straight surfaces to each other in the first place.
In your defense, I tried the janky ways first and they sort of work, but really it's better to just mate two straight surfaces to each other in the first place.
#5
Dude, this is a job for a machinist. You're looking to spend hundreds of bucks on bandaids to avoid sending in your manifold for 100 dollars worth of work to make it straight.
In your defense, I tried the janky ways first and they sort of work, but really it's better to just mate two straight surfaces to each other in the first place.
In your defense, I tried the janky ways first and they sort of work, but really it's better to just mate two straight surfaces to each other in the first place.
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I don't think I can recall hearing of anyone making or using a solid copper exhaust gasket on a Miata (the OEM gaskets work pretty darn well).
If you really want to do this, you're probably going to have to make your own. You can purchase copper sheet from OnlineMetals here: Order Copper 110 Plate in Small Quantities at OnlineMetals.com
For what it's worth, I can't imagine this not being worse than an OEM stainless steel gasket. Even the folks here making hilarious amounts of power for extended durations on the track are using 'em.
Are your exhaust manifold studs coming loose?
If you really want to do this, you're probably going to have to make your own. You can purchase copper sheet from OnlineMetals here: Order Copper 110 Plate in Small Quantities at OnlineMetals.com
For what it's worth, I can't imagine this not being worse than an OEM stainless steel gasket. Even the folks here making hilarious amounts of power for extended durations on the track are using 'em.
Are your exhaust manifold studs coming loose?
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Janky You can use a 6x36 floor belt sanderlayed flat, not vertical and it well work fine if you are careful and go at it slowly. I did it to mine as it developed a small crack in a weld and I reinforced the area with some gussets and I didn't think it would warp the flange but it did. It ended up with about 1/16" warp high in the center out to each end. I painted it with some blueing and used a 80 grit belt to surface the warp out and it has been working fine for sometime now.
I agree with the others that the OEM gasket is the best, that a solid copper one would not solve anything and would probably make things worse.
I had some issues with the studs backing out even when using new pinch nuts. The issue is the surface that contacts the manifold flange on the backside of the nuts is smooth so when the stud heats up it backs out. I bought some NORD washers and haven't had any issues since. The back 2 studs seem to be the most prone to doing this. I bought mine at Fastenal and I know FM sells them also. Just google nord lockwashers. Good luck
I agree with the others that the OEM gasket is the best, that a solid copper one would not solve anything and would probably make things worse.
I had some issues with the studs backing out even when using new pinch nuts. The issue is the surface that contacts the manifold flange on the backside of the nuts is smooth so when the stud heats up it backs out. I bought some NORD washers and haven't had any issues since. The back 2 studs seem to be the most prone to doing this. I bought mine at Fastenal and I know FM sells them also. Just google nord lockwashers. Good luck
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Weld little beads around your ports then sand/machine. How far proud these should be...I don't know. Not much or else you'll warp the flange worse once it's bolted down.
I recommend using the factory metal gasket and not caring about a little soot on your flange as much.
I recommend using the factory metal gasket and not caring about a little soot on your flange as much.
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When I took off my exhaust manifold this weekend I noticed it was bulging in the middle (tested with a straightedge). I have no idea why this has happened as it is a huge beefy log manifold from JGS and it's been on and off the car since 2002-2003 with no problems. There is a bit of soot around the 1 and 4 exhaust ports.
What could I have done to cause it to warp? I ceramic coated it inside and out a few years ago but I wouldn't think that would cause problems. Will getting it machined flat fix the problem or is this one of those things where the shape changes as it heats up?
The joking around i this thread is making me doubt what I think I know.
What could I have done to cause it to warp? I ceramic coated it inside and out a few years ago but I wouldn't think that would cause problems. Will getting it machined flat fix the problem or is this one of those things where the shape changes as it heats up?
The joking around i this thread is making me doubt what I think I know.
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When I took off my exhaust manifold this weekend I noticed it was bulging in the middle (tested with a straightedge). I have no idea why this has happened as it is a huge beefy log manifold from JGS and it's been on and off the car since 2002-2003 with no problems. There is a bit of soot around the 1 and 4 exhaust ports.
What could I have done to cause it to warp? I ceramic coated it inside and out a few years ago but I wouldn't think that would cause problems. Will getting it machined flat fix the problem or is this one of those things where the shape changes as it heats up?
The joking around i this thread is making me doubt what I think I know.
What could I have done to cause it to warp? I ceramic coated it inside and out a few years ago but I wouldn't think that would cause problems. Will getting it machined flat fix the problem or is this one of those things where the shape changes as it heats up?
The joking around i this thread is making me doubt what I think I know.