manifold blowing again

[THEO 3K - ZN]

Using std cast iron mani on the ca18det in the sx s13. Had it fixed 3 times in 2yrs, Iv check the manifold for cracks, got none!!
The head and manifold faces are square, not warped.

I even used agent gaskets which cost alot.

Now its leaking again. Y? I only have an over fueling issue at the moment. Doubt thats the cause.

Copper gaskets from poizen?

[rat]

i had the same thing on mine years ago.

did you re-tighten the nuts?

This is what I did the last time.

1. Change the gaskets, maybe use a gasket maker as well
2. couple of days later first thing in the morning when it is cold tighten the bolts
3. week later same thing

[THEO 3K - ZN]

Hey rat thanks man

This time gona try and do it myself.

Did you evevtually fix it?

[ReeceZ]

Cometic MLS gasket set from frsport = Toight like a toiger. Paid R400 incl shipping

[rat]

Hey rat thanks man

This time gona try and do it myself.

Did you evevtually fix it?

it lasted till i sold the engine inc a trackday.

best way would be what reece said about the cometic MLS

[ReeceZ]

and theyr re-usable, but i dont understand how, like veet wax strips i think

[THEO 3K - ZN]

Thanx guys.

lol, how do you know how veet worx?

[ReeceZ]

girlfriend told me about it...duuhhhh

[rat]

girlfriend told me about it...duuhhhh

Ja

[Daniel]

Using std cast iron mani on the ca18det in the sx s13. Had it fixed 3 times in 2yrs, Iv check the manifold for cracks, got none!!
The head and manifold faces are square, not warped.

I even used agent gaskets which cost alot.

Now its leaking again. Y? I only have an over fueling issue at the moment. Doubt thats the cause.

Copper gaskets from poizen?

Are you certain about this? how did you test?
I thought mine was right, had it machined flat anyway and then could see how bad it was, my problem was solved then.

[poizen]

my copper gaskets have not leaked in iver a year and i have not tightend then again ,even with my new manifold i put then on and thats that nothing to worrie about

i still have and at 250 that alot cheaper than a 400 gasket that you could wait 2-3weeks for

[Gary57]

Maybe you are doing something wrong when fitting them, maybe sen dthe car in to a workshop...

[Richard]

Brace your exhaust system by welding a piece flat bar and bolt it to the bottom of your gearbox, done mine 2 years ago, no more gasket leaks and I used the nissan gasket R35 each.