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
Servicing 4.6L And 5.4L Engines Found With Cylinder Head Oil Leak Or Weepage
Some vehicles equipped with the Romeo 4.6L 2V engine or 5.4L 2V Windsor and 5.4L Supercharged engine may exhibit an oil leak or oil weepage from the cylinder head gasket at the right-hand rear or the left-hand front of the engine. Oil weepage is not considered detrimental to this engine’s performance or durability. An oil
Intake Manifold Gaskets: A Service Rundown
Back in the days when most engines had cast iron blocks, heads and manifolds, the intake manifold could be easily sealed with simple and relatively inexpensive die cut fiber-faced metal gaskets (solid or perforated core). Sealer was usually required to ensure a leak-free installation. But in the late 1980s and early 1990s, fuel systems and
Intake Manifold Gaskets: A Service Rundown
Back in the days when most
Magnum Gaskets’ Coverage Tops 100,000 Applications
Modern Silicone Technologies (MSI) announced that its Magnum Gaskets product line has reached a new milestone. With the continuous addition of new product designs and growing late-model coverage, Magnum now lists more than 100,000 make/year/engine applications in its electronic catalog for foreign and domestic passenger cars and light-duty trucks.
Magnum Performance Gaskets Says It Received A Warm Welcome As A First-Time Exhibitor At PRI
While the company has been in business for more than 20 years, this year was the first time Modern Silicone Technologies Inc. (MSI) decided to exhibit at the 2013 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, held Dec. 12-14 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Magnum Performance Gaskets Join Growing MSI Product Lineup
High performance enthusiasts have a new contender for top quality performance gaskets. MSI (MoHigh performance enthusiasts now have a new option for top-quality performance gaskets. MSI (Modern Silicone Technologies Inc.) has introduced a lineup of 80 new retail-packaged Magnum Performance Gasket sets. These cover the most popular Chevy, Ford and Chrysler small block and big block V8s, as well as the GM LS family of engines, which are increasingly chosen for high-performance buildups.
Magnum Gaskets By MSI Triples Size Of Product Line
Magnum Gaskets has tripled its product offering to nearly 1,000 SKUs as part of its continued growth initiative. Over the past 12 months, world-class head gaskets, head sets and head bolts have joined Magnum’s line of premium-quality valve cover, oil pan and manifold gaskets at very competitive prices. Magnum’s make and model application coverage also continues to climb with the addition of newer models and specialized vehicles in diesel and high performance markets.
Summit Racing Equipment Now Offers Mr. Gasket Cataclean Fuel System Cleaner
Cataclean can restore performance, extend engine life, and solve issues like hard starts and hesitation. Cataclean doesn’t affect fuel composition and is safe for use on gasoline, diesel and hybrid engines.
Mr. Gasket Introduces 11 New Chemical Products
Mr. Gasket has added a full line of chemical products to its portfolio. According to the company, these new products can give motorists more horsepower and torque, better gas mileage and help grip the road for the ultimate driving and racing experience.