Gasket On Backwards: Reusable?
#1
a friend and i have been in the process of removing a del'orto carb and intake manifold from my 13b 6 port (datsun 510) and installing a racing beat holley 600cfm carb and intake.
well......the gasket that goes between the intake manifold and the engine block....i think we put it on backwards.
we also put a little silicone gasket sealant on both sides of it.
i havn't removed the intake yet so in theory i could leave it like it is.
should i-
a. leave it like it is?
b. remove it, clean it and put more sealant on and reinstall the correct way?
c. buy a new one?
d. other?
well......the gasket that goes between the intake manifold and the engine block....i think we put it on backwards.
we also put a little silicone gasket sealant on both sides of it.
i havn't removed the intake yet so in theory i could leave it like it is.
should i-
a. leave it like it is?
b. remove it, clean it and put more sealant on and reinstall the correct way?
c. buy a new one?
d. other?
#3
backwards shouldn't matter, the gasket is the same both ways. you actually do want a little silicon on both sides of the gasket, it helps seal any small leaks and it also keeps the gasket from sticking to the block, lots less gasket scraping
#4
[quote name='peglegpig' date='Jul 11 2005, 02:25 PM']a friend and i have been in the process of removing a del'orto carb and intake manifold from my 13b 6 port (datsun 510) and installing a racing beat holley 600cfm carb and intake.
well......the gasket that goes between the intake manifold and the engine block....i think we put it on backwards.
we also put a little silicone gasket sealant on both sides of it.
i havn't removed the intake yet so in theory i could leave it like it is.
should i-
a. leave it like it is?
b. remove it, clean it and put more sealant on and reinstall the correct way?
c. buy a new one?
d. other?
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its all pretty much a matter of opinion, but I myself wouldnt use silicone in fear that some may get sucked into the engine.
If you have the paper gasket I would replace, but if you lucked out and bought the hard metal-like gasket with rubber lining the intake port holes of the gasket I would reuse once or twice if money is tight before buying a new one, but better safe than sorry. If you have the money for a new one, buy it.
well......the gasket that goes between the intake manifold and the engine block....i think we put it on backwards.
we also put a little silicone gasket sealant on both sides of it.
i havn't removed the intake yet so in theory i could leave it like it is.
should i-
a. leave it like it is?
b. remove it, clean it and put more sealant on and reinstall the correct way?
c. buy a new one?
d. other?
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its all pretty much a matter of opinion, but I myself wouldnt use silicone in fear that some may get sucked into the engine.
If you have the paper gasket I would replace, but if you lucked out and bought the hard metal-like gasket with rubber lining the intake port holes of the gasket I would reuse once or twice if money is tight before buying a new one, but better safe than sorry. If you have the money for a new one, buy it.
#5
[quote name='jgarza77' date='Jul 20 2005, 08:51 AM']its all pretty much a matter of opinion, but I myself wouldnt use silicone in fear that some may get sucked into the engine.
If you have the paper gasket I would replace, but if you lucked out and bought the hard metal-like gasket with rubber lining the intake port holes of the gasket I would reuse once or twice if money is tight before buying a new one, but better safe than sorry. If you have the money for a new one, buy it.
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it seems to be more metallic i guess, it's kinda waffered into 3 gaskets stuck together.
anyway, after reading the directions on the back of the sealant it says something to the effect of-
"do not use in areas which may come into contact with gasoline".
If you have the paper gasket I would replace, but if you lucked out and bought the hard metal-like gasket with rubber lining the intake port holes of the gasket I would reuse once or twice if money is tight before buying a new one, but better safe than sorry. If you have the money for a new one, buy it.
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it seems to be more metallic i guess, it's kinda waffered into 3 gaskets stuck together.
anyway, after reading the directions on the back of the sealant it says something to the effect of-
"do not use in areas which may come into contact with gasoline".
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