: I have one of the extra-thick
: "header" gaskets, think it's a Mr.
: Gasket #321. This is the 12-port gasket that
: goes between the manifolds and the head. I
: think I remember reading that this gasket
: does a better job of sealing than the thin
: regular gaskets -- true? I also think I
: remember reading that it's a good idea to
: soak this kind of gasket (semi-hard white
: composition) in water for a few hours, then
: install while it's a little soft, which will
: improve the seal -- true?

: I have used these Mr. Gasket thick white
: "paper" gaskets mostly for header
: applications. I have never soaked one in
: water so I'm not sure what that does to
: them. May-be cut a sliver of the material
: off the gasket and do a soak test to see how
: it reacts.

: I am using a ROL gasket on the intake/exhaust.
: It is a composite item, metal core with a
: fibrous outer layer on both sides.

: Where'd you find ROL-brand gaskets?

: I am using a ROL gasket on the intake/exhaust.
: It is a composite item, metal core with a
: fibrous outer layer on both sides. I did not
: measure the thickness of it but it was close
: to 0.060". Anyway, it has worked very
: well for 13K miles. No problems getting the
: headers or intake sealed and no loosing over
: time.
:
: Dave Clement

: What is a ROL gasket?????