Exhaust manifold gasket?

[johnanc]

Should a gasket be used for exhaust manifold installation for a 6.5 turbo?

[Patrick m.]

there are several different sealing sufaces on these manifolds. As i am not sure which one is in question,

Manifold-to-head no gasket is required.
Manifold-to-crossover-pipe, flange gasket is required
Manifold-to-turbo, no gasket is required

[RunMonkeyRun]

there are several different sealing sufaces on these manifolds. As i am not sure which one is in question,

Manifold-to-head no gasket is required.
Manifold-to-crossover-pipe, flange gasket is required
Manifold-to-turbo, no gasket is required


Manifold-to-head no gasket is required is the one I am talking about. I have a leak which has created a whole now I need to change the exhaust manifold. Stealer wants to much money, so on the hunt to find one but I am not sure if all 6.5 are the same. I have heard different thing, is it true there is no gasket, if I by chance find a used one shouldn't you put a gasket?

[johnanc]

I was thinking of exhaust manifold to head. Even though Felpro sells one seems like direct metal to metal is what your telling me is the way to go, thanks.

[stingthieves]

If the sealing surface on an otherwise good exhaust manifold is corrupted - just take it to a good automotive machine shop and have it resurfaced!
Kind Regards,
Rick