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Old 10-09-2012, 11:20 PM
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intake manifold gasket
Quick question for y'all. I was looking into getting the intake mani spacer kit, but I got an idea. If I were to use two upper intake manifold gaskets and sealed them up with some rtv sealant, would the added space be just about the same if not identical to the uim spacer?
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Old 10-09-2012, 11:31 PM
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Using two of those squishy gaskets is just asking for trouble.

And its not only the space that between the two aluminum pieces, the material used in between makes a big difference too.
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Ook thanks. Yea like I said It was just an idea that popped into my head and I wanted to get some input on it.
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but what about 3 gaskets?
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The more RTV you use the more chance you have of developing leaks. It is counterintuitive but its true. Just a tiny bead. If a bunch oozes out, a little always does not a problem, you have added to much
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Originally Posted by GGENIUS
but what about 3 gaskets?
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Originally Posted by GGENIUS
but what about 3 gaskets?
I was waiting for the one day I get to use this on you.









iknowyourkiddingbutstillamomentisamoment.
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Lmao
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Old 10-10-2012, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe
The more RTV you use the more chance you have of developing leaks. It is counterintuitive but its true. Just a tiny bead. If a bunch oozes out, a little always does not a problem, you have added to much
i always worry about this with my spacers but im just a anxiety mess. its been over a year.
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Old 10-10-2012, 05:42 PM
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Speaking about intake gaskets,

I put one on the UIM a few years ago. 1 year after, I can see it cracking on the outer parts that hang off. Is felpro going cheap?
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Old 10-11-2012, 09:21 AM
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Damn it. I literally just bought a felpro intake manifold gasket set an hour ago. Oh well. Gives me a year to order a proper set.
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Damn it. I literally just bought a felpro intake manifold gasket set an hour ago. Oh well. Gives me a year to order a proper set.
OEM gaskets are cheap
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Originally Posted by Shift_A32B
OEM gaskets are cheap
This is true. I was surprised to find this out when I did my valve covers. I just did my axles and the Nissan axle seals were 2 - 3 $ less each!
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
This is true. I was surprised to find this out when I did my valve covers. I just did my axles and the Nissan axle seals were 2 - 3 $ less each!
When it comes to mechanical parts or sensors....
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IMO any gasket i use gets a nice glazing with copper gasket spray
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this thread is why NWP makes the economy set, no?
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Originally Posted by GGENIUS
this thread is why NWP makes the economy set, no?
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