Yeah a little trouble is the main theme in my resto of this now 4 year project. I get so mad I have to leave it be and sometimes that stretches into months. I just want to drive the damn thing, I am tired of looking at it in my carport.

I am assuming the factory gasket is some kind of fiber composition which I would see as needing no extra sealant. Mr Gasket makes a fiber gasket for the 304, would this be a good substitute? I am a little confused on the thread running. Why would this help? I put sealant on each bolt before installing and followed the proper sequence when tightening.

I dunno, its just like most tasks on this one, it fights me tooth and nail. Almost every part I install has to be tweaked and or modified to work. I am proud of the obstacles I have overcome and at some point I am ready for something to go in easy. I cant imagine the factory having to do so much custom work.

Thanks for the input guys, I guess I will snatch the manifold off this weekend and try again if I can find the right gaskets. Let me know what you think about the fiber gaskets. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />