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    exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    i haven't taken it out of the package yet, but which way does the exhaust manifold gasket go on? does the side with the metal rings around the ports go against the manifold or head?

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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    I put mine on with the rings on the mani side

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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lotashelbys View Post
    I put mine on with the rings on the mani side
    I believe that is the correct way.
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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    thanks

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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    i just pulled the exhaust manifold and the metal was facing out towards the manifold so the last guy did it right.

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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    anyone have the torque spec handy? i need the torque spec for the intake manifold too. i lost my book

    according to the tracking # my parts will be here Tuesday

    thanks again

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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    Tight,

    Torque wrench, WTF is that?
    1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    Tight,

    Torque wrench, WTF is that?
    Spoken like a true wrenchead....lol!
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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    found the specs - 210 in/lbs for the intake manifold bolts and exhaust manifold studs.

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    Re: exhaust manifold gasket....which way?

    thanks, your a couple weeks ahead of me getting mine all bolted back up.

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