Mike B Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi All Bought a cast maifold to be fitted soon, and popped into toyota to get an exhaust gasket for the 2jz. The gasket that is on there now is a one piece unit that consists of many metal plates overlaid, like many wafers all held together on the ends. The trouble with re-using this gasket is that it's hard to get the lower manifold bolts tight, and with any dirt contamination between the layers it will not seal.. so I am reluctant to re-use it. The trouble is that a stock gasket (2 piece) is going to be £50 from toyota which tbh I think is taking the piss! The cast manifold should be easier to tighten due to the easier access... pics of the old gasket, any advice welcome, I need a perfect seal... are there preffered gasket types, and is this a normal price for a gasket??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The MLS gasket is the strongest sealing gasket and Mr T is the only place to buy. AFAIA I have used the old one's a couple of times with no probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n boost Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I have used the old one's a couple of times with no probs. Same here although i did buy one from toyota for about the £50 mark as i needed it quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Jeez, fifty quid is not bad, and it's the est and correct type of gasket to use. Just bought some Cosworth head gaskets for the DTM 2.5 V6, £480 plus VAT a piece.... A MLS gasket lets the manifold walk as it expands and contracts without blowing. You shouldn't re use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The trouble is that a stock gasket (2 piece) is going to be £50 from toyota which tbh I think is taking the piss! Sounds about right for UK Toyota dealer prices, they'd be around £15 each including postage from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Ha Ha.. ok... I'm just being tight! I don't mind paying for the right bit of kit if it is technologically engineered... I just had visions of it being a cheap bit of pressed steel like the T4 gaskets. I will get one on order, thanks for the info as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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