Moss sells a 'high performance' manifold gasket for the TR-6 which feels
like some kind of fiberboard and is much thicker than a normal gasket. I
have custom headers on my TR-6 which are difficult to fit and I've had
excellent results from the Moss gaskets. The normal gaskets (grey composite
material) didn't work as well for me although they probably work fine for
most people.
I used a 'copper spray on' gasket sealant from Permatex/Loctite.
The Moss part number for the super manifold gasket is 695-050 (early block,
no recess) or 695-060 (late block, recessed). I think they're about $15.
Your mileage may vary.
-Erik
Note: Some head gaskets are also better than others. Payen makes a modern
teflon coated gasket for the TR-6 which works quite well. I used a Payen
gasket to correct an ugly water leak which showed up moments after
installing a brand new 'normal' head gasket. I think Moss and TRF both
sell Payen head gaskets but I would double check before ordering. You don't
use sealant on a coated head gasket.
At 10:20 PM 7/14/2000 -0400, KTnKT wrote:
>
>Greetings All,
> With the Spitfire running well, I decided to finally pull the TR6 into
>the garage to start getting it roadworthy. I bought this 3 months ago
>and have been putting silcroil on the exhaust manifold studs every other
>week getting set for a gasket replacement. That may be why all the studs
>came out without one broken one. Also the "tighten first" rule was
>actually used as well. I've been dreading this job since I got the car,
>but thanks to the hints I've aquired from this list, at least this task
>was a breeze. I do have to ask for a bit of advice, though. I bought a
>new manifold gasket a few months ago, knowing I'd be doing this job, and
>it's a dark grey, soft material, like graphite. The old one I removed is
>metal. Should I try to find the same type that came out or just go with
>the one in hand? Also, should it be installed dry, or with gasket
>adhesive? I'd like to do this job only once, because even though the
>bolts came out, I really don't want to make a habit out of
>this.(yeah,right!!) Thanks to any and all for the help.
>Kevin
>76 TR6 CF55588U...and O next winter
>70 mk3 Spitfire FDU79430LO
>
>
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Erik Quackenbush, V.P. Operations, Midwest Filter Corporation
1-847-680-0566 fax: 1-847-680-0832 http://www.midwestfilter.com
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