Question about this gasket
#1
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Question about this gasket
Hi everyone ive recently remove the intake manifold cover and this gasket came with it. The thing is a little bit of the black ''paint'' was removed. I as wondering if originally this gasktet was suppose to be metallic/grey or did it originally came black and i scrap some sealant/paint off it. If it was indead grey should i scrap the black surface then? Finally can i reuse this? Thank you.
#2
I would get a new one from the dealer. I don't imagine they would be expensive. The fact the black paint on the gasket is chipping means it is old enough to replace and maybe deformed.
#3
Race Director
The SM says to replace it. I didn't (when I removed the manifold for a valve adjustment) and have had no issues for over 150K miles since.
#4
I would reuse it. That is my unprofessional opinion tho. If I were concerned in a certain area I would apply a slight coating of black rtv sealant to said area. Again tho that is just what I would do. I am too cheap and impatient ha.
#6
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I decided to reuse it, honestly i didnt want to pay the 38$ the dealer was asking me for a new one i just made sure to remove any weak area of sealant to make sure it wouldnt fall in the intake. Thank you.
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