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Just went through the intake gasket again on my W-30. This is a stock motor with factory aluminum intake. The advice I was given many times is cut the turkey tray so it fits in the motor and doesn't get in the way of the Mr. Gaskets intake seals. That keeps the hot oil off the bottom of the intake.
Also make sure you retorque the Mr. Gasket seals. I didn't on the first try and it caused an exhaust leak at the intake to head surface. I was told to retorque after about 6 to 10 heat cycles of the motor until they completely stop compressing.
I didn't use the end seals, just RTV. One last thing about either of the Mr. Gasket #404 or the Ultraseals, they do not have the exhaust port opened under the carb. You have to do that one yourself. I used the factory gasket for a template then cut away what wasn't needed. If you don't do this the car can be very anemic when cold if tuning is on the rich side.
James
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