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HQ Red 253/308 Manifold gaskets ?
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#1 Posted : Saturday, 5 November 2005 7:25:16 PM(UTC)
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Hi folks,

What is "the collective" recommendation for replacing these 2 gaskets. What brand to buy? What not to buy? Where from ?

I think its time to say bye-bye strommy, hello Quad !

TIA,

John
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#2 Posted : Saturday, 5 November 2005 8:38:00 PM(UTC)
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Replacing these effectively is one of my pet hates because the 'bastards' always leak. Over the years I have given up on the rubber front and back seals, and just used the manifold gaskets themselves and a generous bead of blue silastic to replace
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#3 Posted : Saturday, 5 November 2005 9:35:45 PM(UTC)
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Hi byron,

Yep std pre-poll heads on both cars. Thats why I went Q not JXZ. EGR is a PITA.

Any preference on brand etc ?

Thanks John
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#4 Posted : Sunday, 6 November 2005 10:52:44 AM(UTC)
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One tip for replacing V8 inlet gaskets is to use some gasket due or silicone on the bottom side of the front and rear seal.

Put them in place and then go inside and have a cuppa or whatever and let them partially set.

Then use some sealant on the to
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#5 Posted : Sunday, 6 November 2005 6:48:21 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for advice - greatly appreciated. I usually do squeeze and wait too.

Ta John
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#6 Posted : Monday, 7 November 2005 4:44:03 PM(UTC)
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Having been through about 6 inlet manifold removal / refits on a SBC in the past few months, I have found that Felpro make a very effective inlet manifold gasket.

I am one who goes for the bead of black silastic front and back rather than replacing t
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