Has anyone tried these gaskets from Rock Auto? They are the only ones in stock but look a little different than the typical ones with a "bump out" (also in pic)
Intake manifold Gaskets
- Thread starter Thomas76
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That’s a gasket for a different year head.
Best to stick with the bump style then?
I haven't pulled mine apart yet to confirm which one I have.
Pull yours to check
But it's really cold out there.
Mike Goble
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Having a gasket that seals the port is sufficient. Matching the port shape is a secondary consideration.
a lot of time and money is wasted matching a small manifold port to a bigger intake port....
This thread shows all 3 shapes and useful commentary on matching and mismatches. ...And it's a tough one to search for so bookmark it:
e9coupe.com
cylinder head and cam ID
Thinking about it further....am I seeing 3 stages of work that I should do? Filling the indent and grind to match head?
e9coupe.com
what is the part number for the green gasket on the right?
11611726016?
E34 3.5L L6 Intake Manifold Gasket
1989 - 1993 535i Sedan E34
Part Number: 11611726016
Review this product | See All Fitments
1989 - 1993 535i Sedan E34
Part Number: 11611726016
Review this product | See All Fitments
Thanks for the thread link! Time to take stuff apart...