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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Hi All,

This might be a dumb question, however can anyone tell me which way the header gasket is meant to be installed? Does the silver side go towards the cylinder head or the headers? Does it matter?

Thanks, Colin


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Originally Posted by cue487023
Hi All,

This might be a dumb question, however can anyone tell me which way the header gasket is meant to be installed? Does the silver side go towards the cylinder head or the headers? Does it matter?

Thanks, Colin


It matters, silver side is header side.
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Thanks very much for your reply. That is a relief as I have just finished tightening the bolts and luckily I put the silver side towards the headers. It seemed to make sense that way but I wanted to check.
Cheers, Colin
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It matters, silver side is header side.
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Originally Posted by cue487023
Thanks very much for your reply. That is a relief as I have just finished tightening the bolts and luckily I put the silver side towards the headers. It seemed to make sense that way but I wanted to check.
Cheers, Colin
Always better to ask when you're not sure. Glad it worked out and good luck with your project.

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