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Exhaust Manifold Question
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:46 pm
by jules
Hi,
I'm trying to get my hands on an exhaust manifold gasket from Mazda for an \"unspecified\" project
Mazda parts has told me I need 2 bits? Now I thought there would be just the 1 gasket?
Does anyone know if this is true or not. I'm a bit confused on this one.
Thanks in advance.
Jules
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:54 pm
by Boags
The gasket that came off my original headers was in one piece, as was the replacement that went on for the turbo.
MX5PartsUK might be a better bet?
Boags
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:57 pm
by Juffa
Hi Jules,
Yes there are two separate pieces that make up the exhaust manifold gasket. Both are metal. One of them is actually two pieces spot welded together. Don't know why, just know that is the way it is.
Don't be so coy....we are friends here......spill the beans
Just saw Boags response. Stacey, Smurfette and Tweety were all the same, ie two piece gasket...and I have seen the microfiche that show both.
J
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:10 pm
by jules
Juffa wrote:Don't be so coy....we are friends here......spill the beans
It's not what you're thinking Dopey!
You'll have to ask Uncle Arthur.
Jules
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:13 pm
by Juffa
jules wrote:Juffa wrote:Don't be so coy....we are friends here......spill the beans
It's not what you're thinking Dopey!
You'll have to ask Uncle Arthur.
Jules
I'm thinking Loch Stewart
J
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:37 pm
by Uncle Arthur
Do do do do do .......twiddles thumbs and looks about in a nonchalant manner.....
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:51 am
by sabretooth
It mayq just be a BP thing, but my exhaust gasket from Mazda was a single item triple layer steel jobbie. Two-piece must be a B6 thing.
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:20 pm
by Boags
sabretooth wrote:my exhaust gasket from Mazda was a single item triple layer steel jobbie. Two-piece must be a B6 thing.
That is what mine was...
Re: Exhaust Manifold Question
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:38 pm
by Bevan
jules wrote:Hi,
I'm trying to get my hands on an exhaust manifold gasket from Mazda for an "unspecified" project
Mazda parts has told me I need 2 bits? Now I thought there would be just the 1 gasket?
Does anyone know if this is true or not. I'm a bit confused on this one.
Thanks in advance.
Jules
Go to repco and buy a sheet of metal manifold gasket and cut it yourself. Slap some maniseal on either side and away you go!
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:46 pm
by lowmiata
Repco have them .. 28 bucks for memory (aftermarket)
you'll need the 'other one too' at the other end!
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:11 pm
by jules
I might not Ryan. It might still be attached. You mean the flange gasket.
Reckon I need Maniseal? It's been a long time between exhaust manifolds
I got it from Mazda. It's the 3 piece sandwich. Was only about $30 anyway.
Jules
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:57 pm
by Sean
jules wrote:I might not Ryan. It might still be attached. You mean the flange gasket.
Reckon I need Maniseal? It's been a long time between exhaust manifolds
I got it from Mazda. It's the 3 piece sandwich. Was only about $30 anyway.
Jules
Yeah mada quote for teh gasket on teh manifold to head side as well as the manifold to "rest of exhaust" side which is why they say you need 2.
Stay away from maniseal - it is the devils glue.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:47 pm
by sabretooth
Well, for what it's worth - I'm using no exhaust manifold gasket on my turbo manifold.
All I'm using is maniseal, and it's holding beautifully...
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:00 pm
by Bevan
Sean wrote:Stay away from maniseal - it is the devils glue.
Please explain?
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:37 am
by zoomzoom
I personally probably wouldn't bother with the maniseal for the laminated steel gasket. Just make sure everything is clean and smooth.