Re: IML:Exhaust Manifold What Year?

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

Big Block Mopar engines did not use exhaust gaskets from the factory. However, they are available and there is no problem using an exhaust gasket. On older manifolds these gaskets may be needed. There are a variety of gaskets available. The copper are the most expensive, but also the best. They are also reusable if needed. If I was rebuilding one of these engines and had the gaskets available in a kit, I would probably use them just because it does not hurt and may help.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob P"
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML:Exhaust Manifold What Year?
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:15:37 -0400


I agree with Paul's advice. It is most likely
a valve cover gasket or something else leaking
onto your exhaust manifold. However, I was
always told that 440s did not use exhaust
manifold gaskets. Don't know for sure, I've
never pulled mine.

Rob


> From: randalpark@xxxxxxx

....the problem isn't likely to be the
exhaust manifold. If it is, it is more likely
the gasket, which can rupture from incorrect
tightening of the fasteners. Cracks and
fractures are pretty obvious, visually.





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