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Re: TD exhaust manifold/pipe gasket?

To: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>
Subject: Re: TD exhaust manifold/pipe gasket?
From: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 1998 22:21:14 -0700
Dave,
    I've had to replace the gasket in my 52 twice in the past three years. Each
time it was caused by the brass nuts having come loose. Actually, that should
read " by my failure to periodically snug up the brass nuts".

Bud Krueger
52TD

Dave Houser wrote:

> Good folks,
> Has anyone tried to use the MGA/MGB round steel gaskets that fit between
> the bottom of the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe on a TD?
> I must have replaced the triangular gasket about 8-10 times over the
> years! Keeps blowing out in relatively short periods of time. Yes, both
> surfaces seem flat. I just thought that having a round gasket like that
> might help keep the gases contained and directed through the exhaust
> system.
> Any other thoughts?
>
> Cheers, And still waiting for a new cam,
> Dave Houser




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