CossieEdd

I seem to remember some time ago that several people had got their std Cossie inlet manifolds "O" Ringed because they had grown weary of replacing the pathetic paper type gasket that kept blowing out.

I just wondered if any of the aftermarket inlet manifolds were "O" Ringed too, e.g Mike's Swedish type, etc.

Cheers in advance !

Edd

markk

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tbh i dont think , that with the quality of gaskets around today that this is even needed any more

PhilM

Edd, I think all of the aftermarket plenums that are sold are just plenums...and as such would use your standard inlet manifold.

I know Doug Stirling had his O-Ringed by Harvey Gibbs

4x4pete

iv got comtic gasket on mine there a lot thicker

GARETH T

markk, i agree with you mate,,, paper gaskets are used in industry to pressure alot higher then 50 psi,,

Anonymous

I had to change my genuinie one about 4 times in 18 months. Total waste of time if your going to abuse the car.
Same goes for the plenum one.

Both can be machine finished and o-ring'd WRC style, but i have found the cometic ones have lasted so far 2000 miles.

Had to port the inlet tho because the ports are very small, seem to be small escort cossie size, unless i got the wrong gasket. But has its alloy this is easily done with the dremel.

cozzie4d

Probably a stupid questions, but what exactly are O'rings?

GARETH T

round crossed sections pieces or rubber

sometimes glues at ends to form rings,,,, sometimes as cord



comes in many different sizes

cozzie4d

Sounds clear now
Thanks.

You have no idea what I've learned from oktober last year till now, since my cos engine is completely in parts right now. Last week I found out the difference between my waterpump and powersteering-pump

CossieEdd

Cheers for the replies guys

Do people no longer seem to have issues with the std paper gasket then ?