[Vwdiesel] Exhaust Manifold Gaskets ?

[James Hansen]

Either way works, but usually the flat part goes to the head.  Idea is the
raised part will correct for minor manifold misalignment. (not exactly
parallel to head mating surface.)
-James

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> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]On
> Behalf Of Gavrik Peterson
> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:40 PM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Exhaust Manifold Gaskets ?
>
>
> Again I have a question about my diesel rabbit (84').
>
> It appears that there is two ways to install the gaskets that go
> between the head and the exhaust manifold.  One side of these gaskets
> has a thin metal sheet that covers it's surface.  On the other side
> the metal sheet only forms a thin annulus that surrounds the central
> hole.
>
> Is there a preferred orientation?
>
>
>   --  Gavrik Peterson
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