When I take my heads in for valve work, I take the exhaust manifolds with
them. The shop can then verify that they are not warped. If there has been
any change, they can mill them true and I'm back in business - no gasket
required. Rick Marsh
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Exhaust manifolds
> Brian,
>
> I have heard this before, but I wonder. I know they didn't use gaskets
when
> new, but 30 years later the manifold is not going to be in pristine
factory
> condition. It's bound to have warped some (?). It seems logical that you
> would need a gasket eventually . . .
>
> On the other hand, your personal experience is a good argument against it.
>
> Mark M
>
> 67imperial wrote:
>
> > As long as the manifold being put on is not warped. Do not use a gasket.
The
> > factory did not use exhaust gaskets and had no problem with leaks. Every
> > time I have used exhaust gaskets on my mopars they leak. I take them off
and
> > they no longer leak.
> > Brian
>
>
>
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