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Old 03-14-2008, 11:58 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Oldsmaniac View Post
I would suggest you try a paper type gasket such as MR Gasket etc. These are usually thicker and the front and rear rubber seals usually end up too low so silicone is needed on these front and rear. I have found these to work well but must be checked now and then after initial torque-ing of bolts as the paper tends to squish over time. I dont worry about not having the valley tray in place with these but they are available if you think you need one.
The paper-vs-metal argument has been going on forever. If you choose to use paper, take the old turkey tray and cut off the part of the gasket that seals to the ports. Now you can snap it in place under the lower edge of the heads and voila, an instant, free valley pan.
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