3 layer exhaust gasket
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3 layer exhaust gasket
Hi,
Have a 2001 1.8L VVT and plan to replace the head exhaust gasket. Shop manual speaks about 2 layer gasket with convex side towards the exhaust manifold side. My new gasket is 3 layer metal and it seems both outside layers are identical with concave around each port. Seems to fit either way around and just want to check if it makes a difference how it is installed? Stock exhaust manifold is being replaced with 4-1 header. Lotus 7 kit car build.
Thanks for any information.
Marlin
Have a 2001 1.8L VVT and plan to replace the head exhaust gasket. Shop manual speaks about 2 layer gasket with convex side towards the exhaust manifold side. My new gasket is 3 layer metal and it seems both outside layers are identical with concave around each port. Seems to fit either way around and just want to check if it makes a difference how it is installed? Stock exhaust manifold is being replaced with 4-1 header. Lotus 7 kit car build.
Thanks for any information.
Marlin
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Install it either way, mine was 3 layered & it worked in either direction. Torque it to spec and be done. If you are concerned after the install, just hook up a leafblower to the tailpipe and spray soapy water around the headers to make sure nothing is leaking there.
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