Steve,
My info originated from two sources. First was from the Moss catalog ( #14,
#15 and #16 have it). In catalog #16, page 85, item 279-530, though they
call it "shiny side". Second was from the MG Enthusiasts BBS. The poster
stated that metal side should go toward the "heat".
Mike
'79B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Devine" <gaveleer@mediaone.net>
To: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>; "MG-BBS" <mgs@autox.team.net>;
"Monte Morris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: manifold gasket
> Sir,
>
> Where did you get the information on placing the metel side
> towards the engine. Not trying to be a wise guy, just wondering how you
came
> acroos the information.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve D
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
> To: "MG-BBS" <mgs@autox.team.net>; "Monte Morris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 4:33 PM
> Subject: Re: manifold gasket
>
>
> > Monte,
> > All I can add is that if the gasket has metal on one side only, that
side
> > goes toward the head. When I did mine during a SU conversion from the ZS
I
> > used no sealer of any type (holes were fairly snug fit to the studs),
just
> > torqued it to spec's. Six months now and it is still OK.
> >
> > Oh yeah, consider replacing the two side cover gaskets while you have
> access
> > to them if you haven't already. Here I used a little gasket sealer, just
> be
> > careful not to over-tighten the center bolts.
> >
> > Mike
> > '79B
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Monte Morris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
> > To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 12:21 AM
> > Subject: manifold gasket
> >
> >
> > > In the next week, hopefully, I will be replacing a manifold gasket and
> > left
> > > front motor mount since I already have the manifold, ZS carb, and air
> > > cleaner and filter off the car.
> > > Any tips or advice on reassembling these? Will the manifold gasket go
on
> > > easily or are there "tricks" to getting it aligned properly? Do I
grease
> > it
> > > before putting it on?
> > > The gasket (manifold) I took off was crimped a little but didn't seem
to
> > be
> > > causing any leak.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Monte 79B
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