
When subjected to the repeating heating cycle of your vehicles exhaust system, copper gaskets do not become brittle like standard paper exhaust gaskets. This extra durability allows copper gaskets to outlast other types of exhaust gaskets, reducing the amount of time you need to spend repairing Spiral Wound Gasket leaks. Copper gaskets do require special sealants to ensure that the copper gasket seals your exhaust. High-temperature, copper-impregnated silicone sealants will expand and contract with the copper exhaust gasket and remain durable for the life of the gasket.
1 Clean the mating surface of the exhaust manifold and the head with a gasket scraper. Make sure to remove all the old gasket material and carbon buildup. Clean the surfaces again with a wire brush until you have a shiny surface. Use a rag and solvent to wipe away any residue.
2 Lay the new gasket on the floor. If you’re dealing with multiple gaskets, arrange them in the order they will cover the exhaust ports on the exhaust manifold. Examine the hole profiles. Make certain that you install the correct side of the gasket against the proper surface–gasket surface to manifold side, and the exhaust surface facing the exhaust side. Arrange the Cylinder Head Gasket accordingly.
3 Mask off the parts of the exhaust manifold, except for the flat mating surfaces where the gasket sits. Plug rags into the exhaust ports. Place tiny tape plugs over the mounting holes. When finished, you should have nothing showing but the gasket surface.
4 Spray gasket dressing on the mating surface of the exhaust manifold. Pass the spray back and forth over it, using a liberal amount. You want a reasonable coat to adhere to the surface. Allow the high-temperature adhesive sealer to become tacky. Remove all masking tape and rag plugs. If you’re dealing with a single gasket, lay it over the exhaust manifold, matching up the exact profile. Where single gaskets are needed, apply them individually, aligning them exactly over the openings. Apply even hand pressure to the gasket, shoving it down so it seats.
5 Instruct an assistant to hold the exhaust manifold steady next to the cylinder head while you start the bolts by hand. Start from one end of the manifold and then go to the other end, being careful not to disturb the Exhaust Gasket or let the manifold touch the head. It requires skill and coordination to balance the exhaust manifold while running the bolts in. Once the bolts are in and the gaskets have not slipped down, have your assistant shove the exhaust manifold against the head and keep it there. Use a socket or open-end wrench to run the bolts in and torque to specifications.
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