Barry R Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 What would you do ? my exhaust manifold has some inserts in the end which line it up with the engine block. I have brought some new gaskets to go between manifold and engine. should I remove the inserts or leave them in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry R Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 This picture shows insert left in and new gasket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry R Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Maybe I don’t need the gasket just some gum gum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Barry: The pilot rings are needed to align the ports in your block to the manifold. The manifold does look like it needs surfaced. Check with a straight edge for parallel alignment. The new gaskets will not make up for poor alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Resurface and align as Larry suggested. Also, replace the pilot rings. Olsen's Gaskets sells them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry R Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 The gaskets came from Olsen’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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