Re: Am i missing a manifold gasket?

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Etrik Patricella wrote:
> 
> Ryan Schuermann wrote:
> >
> > browsing through my Chilton (don't worry I have the Bentley) I
> > noticed it showed a gasket for the 16v between the two intake manifold
> > parts (runners)..am I missing this? mine's metal to metal but it
> > seems a pretty damn tight fit together...I mean why the hell would VW
> > break up the runners? easier production? convienient to create bolts
> > to locate hose clamps?..oh duh! to give us all a perfect place to put
> > the NOS nozzles!!!!!
> >
> > Ryan
> 
> Mine has one, I don't know if you really need it, but if you get an
> vaccume (sp?) leak then you might get a rough idle just like if the
> injector O-rings were shot.  I would say if it cost $5 get it, if not
> than I don't think it will be a really big deal.
> 
> Later
> Etrik

With two pieces of metal heating at different rates, if you don't have a
gasket, chances are you're going to get leaks.

Jim
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