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Exhaust Manifold Gaskets Or Not?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by givemethewillys, Oct 24, 2020.

  1. Oct 24, 2020
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

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    Hey everyone, so I'm at the point of my engine swap where I cleaned up the stock manifolds and am ready to install them. I have some exhaust gaskets that came. With the engine rebuild kit. I read that stock, though, was metal to metal.

    Should I use gaskets or not? I read a lot people mention either direction. And a lot of people that said they had leaks with gaskets. I'm fine either way, but would love the advice!
     
  2. Oct 25, 2020
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    More leaks without gaskets. And if you do develop a leak the gasket typically takes the abuse. No gasket the the cylinder head or manifold takes the abuse.
     
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