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HELP! - Intake Manifold Gasket issue

Discussion in 'V8 Development and Modification' started by SirGollum, May 10, 2011.

  1. SirGollum

    SirGollum New Member

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    Hey Guys,

    Reaching out for some advice!

    Ive just reinstalled a manifold on a new engine I purchased, but forgot to put sealant on BOTH sides of the gaskets for the coolant passages. Will this be ok ? , or do I need to take the manifold off again...and if I do have to remove again, can I reuse the gaskets, since the engine hasn't been run yet ? They are OEM gaskets.

    Its a VR 304, with std manifold.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
     
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    It'll be fine. I never use sealant on inlet gaskets.

    If you have to use sealant, there is something wrong with the gaskets.
     
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    Thanks very much, thats gives me a bit of piece of mind...
     

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