Magnum Gaskets Announces ‘Huge’ Expansion, Becomes Full-Line Gasket Source
Magnum Gaskets by Modern Silicone Technologies (MSI) has announced a major expansion in its product line, adding more than 10 times its original coverage. The company is now offering a full-line of aftermarket gasket sets for cars and light trucks from 1955 to 2014, including domestic and import vehicles. “We are thrilled that we can now give
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Chrysler Sebring Code P2173 Caused by Vacuum Leak NOT Gaskets
In this month’s Diagnostic Dilemma, I found myself looking into an intermittent fast idle complaint on a 2008 Chrysler Sebring equipped with the 3.5L, V6 engine. The car was in good condition and with approximately 130,000 miles on the odometer. My client shop owner had retrieved some “throttle sensor codes,” which prompted him to replace
Dodge Ram Diesel Valve Cover Gaskets Now Available From Magnum Gaskets
Magnum Gaskets by MSI has further expanded its coverage for the rapidly growing diesel pickup truck service market with Set No. VS25182 for 2006-2011 Dodge Ram 5.9L and 6.7L trucks. These engines are part of the Cummins ISB inline six-cylinder diesel series, one of the toughest engines on the road. Magnum’s USA-made, precision molded MaxDry
Magnum Gaskets Now Covers ‘All Three Lives’ Of Powerful V8s
With the recent introduction of the Magnum Performance Gaskets line, the MSI brand now covers “all three lives” of the classic overhead valve V8s from GM, Ford and Chrysler. According to MSI, in the first “life” of these engines, they powered America’s favorite sedans and muscle cars from the ‘50s to the ‘70s. In their
All-New 2015 Magnum Performance Gaskets Catalog To Be Released At PRI Show
Keeping in step with the excitement of this year’s Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis, Magnum Performance Gaskets is introducing its first fully illustrated, full-color catalog. The catalog release follows closely on the heels of Magnum Performance Gaskets’ new visible retail packaging launch at the recent AAPEX show in Las Vegas. “Our informative new
Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS Head Gaskets Help Seal Historic NHRA Championship For Erica Enders-Stevens
Erica Enders-Stevens became the first woman to win the NHRA Pro Stock class championship when she out-dueled series runner-up Jason Line in the final round of the Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway, Pomona, Calif., in mid-November. As they had throughout their historic 2014 season, Enders-Stevens and the Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro rocketed to
Improving the Head Gaskets, Fasteners Relationship
The relationship between head gaskets and head bolts is an intimate one. The clamping load applied by the head bolts is what allows the head gasket to maintain its seal. For this marriage to last, there has to be constant tension – not too much, otherwise the bolts may stretch or break, and not too
Mr. Gasket Introduces New ‘Dead Soft’ Aluminum Exhaust Gaskets
Mr. Gasket, a performance automotive parts and accessories manufacturer celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has announced the availability of its new “Dead Soft” Aluminum Exhaust and Collector Gaskets for a variety of Ford, Chevy, Mopar, Pontiac and AMC applications. Mr. Gasket’s “Dead Soft” Aluminum Exhaust Gaskets are available for both exhaust manifolds and headers
Magnum Gaskets Grows Specialty Aftermarket Segments
Magnum Gaskets (an MSI brand) has expanded its product offering beyond applications for traditional passenger cars and light-duty trucks, making inroads into the pickup truck diesel, heavy-duty diesel and high-performance vehicle segments. “MSI is one of the few companies in the world with the huge molding presses required to successfully manufacture the large format, complex
Do’s and Don’ts of Carrier Gaskets
Don’t Add sealants to carrier gaskets. Most carrier gaskets are designed to be installed dry. They do not need extra help to create a seal. Silicone can get in the ridges and change the bead geometry and the gasket’s ability to seal. Do Replace a plastic intake manifold if there are any signs of cracking
