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1.8 Silvertop Zetec - Inlet Gasket
Tatey - 18/5/12 at 07:35 PM

Good evening all,

I'm looking for an inlet gasket for my 1.8 silvertop zetec engine, recently got my aluminium inlet manifold and ZX6R carbs + pipercross sausage filter so I'm looking to finish off the inlet system.

Cheers

big_wasa - 18/5/12 at 08:32 PM

http://www.retro-ford.co.uk/shop/node/209

Tatey - 18/5/12 at 08:37 PM

I had a look at those but it is £10 postage for a £6 gasket.

coozer - 18/5/12 at 09:18 PM

Buy some gasket paper and make your own...

PSpirine - 18/5/12 at 09:43 PM

Used to make inlet gaskets out of cereal boxes, smeared with a bit of grease (truly locost)

For a slightly high-end version, use cereal boxes, but smear with gasket sealant. Let it set slightly before bolting up.


Never had one leak, and cheap (free) enough to replace every time you take the manifold off.

Tatey - 19/5/12 at 07:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by PSpirine
Used to make inlet gaskets out of cereal boxes, smeared with a bit of grease (truly locost)

For a slightly high-end version, use cereal boxes, but smear with gasket sealant. Let it set slightly before bolting up.


Never had one leak, and cheap (free) enough to replace every time you take the manifold off.


I think I may end up giving this a go!

gaz05 - 19/5/12 at 08:09 AM

I've got one of those steel ones with the rubber edges in the garage. Unused and it's yours if you want it. Don't think we're very far apart.

Tatey - 19/5/12 at 08:37 AM

I'm only 10 miles away from you gaz, would you be wanting anything for it?

big_wasa - 19/5/12 at 08:44 AM

I make my own out of gasket paper/card about 1mm thick. 10 quids worth will last a life time

RoadkillUK - 19/5/12 at 09:51 AM

Make your own from gasket paper, it is LOCOSTbuilders after all

whitestu - 19/5/12 at 10:22 AM

Like the others said, get some gasket paper of Ebay. I bought a roll of the stuff for about a tenner and have made several gaskets.

Stu

gaz05 - 19/5/12 at 02:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Tatey
I'm only 10 miles away from you gaz, would you be wanting anything for it?

No you can have it mate. I'm using a paper gasket on a home made manifold.

Tatey - 19/5/12 at 03:02 PM

PM sent Gaz. Cheers for your help everyone!