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| Author: | gato [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Remflex gasket |
i got one of those Remflex manifold gaskets for my slant. it's an awesome item. it seems like pressed Graphite in my hands. in the process of matching it to my headers, it slipped from my hands. now. the dog ear at the #6 cylinder isn't solidly attached anymore. it's not broken off, sort of wobbly. i'm assuming its useless now. am i rite? D~~~! |
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| Author: | Wizard [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:46 am ] |
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The important thing is: Is the #6 cyl gasket areas intact (around each runner ports)? The one that partially surrounds stud don't care but important thing is area between stud and the port area is important. What I am saying is if the crease (fold line) doesn't go through any part of gasket for the ports (or runners). Also if the crease only runs thru a stud/bolt holes but none thru the gasket for the ports, then you're safe. Cheers, Wizard |
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| Author: | 6shotvanner [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:43 am ] |
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I worked in the pulp and paper industry for years and we loved the graphite gaskets.They had the ability to "heal" themselves when torqued down.Also we didn't have to clean flange area spotless as any left over old graphite became "one" with new gasket when tightened down.That being said there isn't gobs of torque involved here but following Wizards advise give it a try,you could very well luck out  Good Luck 
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| Author: | gato [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | no such luck |
regrettably, the bolt hole area was not affected. the weak spots are along the top of the runner hole and close to the lower rite corner of the runner. the "heal themselves" idea gives me hope, but i think i'll start with the gasket that came with thheaders first. its more of a har d rubber. the intake manifold has been surfaced. this will be first use for the headers. the questionable surface wiil be the head.. |
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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:37 pm ] |
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Don't go with the hard gasket.......use the Remflex. I doubt that you hurt it at all. It compresses so much that it will heal its self. They are the best gaskets I have ever used. The engine is nice and quiet, great vacuum, no exhaust leaks!  I will never go back to a stock FelPro or Aussie gasket! |
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| Author: | daniel_depetro [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:06 pm ] |
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I have heard nothing but good things about this gasket. Where can I get them? |
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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:56 pm ] |
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RemFlex.com They are made in Mineral, Washington. You can order direct from them or your favorite auto parts store. NAPA carries them here in Washington. |
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| Author: | daniel_depetro [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:23 pm ] |
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Anyone have a part number? |
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| Author: | gato [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | gasket # |
RF6008 is for the slant 6. they have a dealer locator if u want to get it over the counter. they will be glad to take ur order online. it worked for me during their Xmas vacation. D~~~! |
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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:36 pm ] |
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REMFLEX.com #6008 , yes it comes with the stove joint gasket. and 6006 for the 2.25" exhaust. |
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| Author: | 75plyduster [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:08 pm ] |
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Do they make gaskets for carb to intake? |
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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:33 pm ] |
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I haven't seen one yet, but they will custom make gaskets. I called and asked a few weeks ago. |
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| Author: | gato [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | so far. . . . |
seems to be the general idea is to go ahead with the remflex. here's what i did. i shmeared black, Hi-temp slicone on the narrow edges in the "flexible " spots. the inner and outer edges. the idea being to stiffen up the gasket till i install it this weekend. hopefully all the predictions of Healing" itself will ring true. D~~~! |
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| Author: | gato [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | good advise |
u guys know ur stuff! it seems to be working. the remflex smoked a bit at first start up. after about 30 minutes running, no leaks to be found. thanx to everybody that helped me get this thing to work! D~~~! |
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| Author: | Bren67Cuda904 [ Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:21 am ] |
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I thought the Aussie gaskets where the way to go. Did I miss something in the last few months? |
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