KV6 inlet manifold gaskets which way round?

ashy90 · 13th March 2022, 08:31

On the lower inlet manifold gaskets on the KV6 one side is shinier than the other. Does the shiney surface sit against the head or the manifold?

I once read that there is a right and wrong way for these.

SD1too · 13th March 2022, 09:53

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Originally Posted by ashy90

I once read that there is a right and wrong way for these.

I don't think there is Ash because the same part number fits both banks.

Simon

ashy90 · 25th March 2022, 09:03

Hmmm, I am sure I read it on here thats all.

I have slow coolant loss and some mayo under the oil cap on my v6. Sometimes on cold start it starts and runs fine for a couple of seconds and then it misfires for a couple of seconds before clearing and running fine again.

SideValve · 1st April 2022, 20:14

Simllar symptoms to mine - I'll be interested to hear how you get on, I need to get the spanners out soon...

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ashy90 Avid contributor MG ZT 160 V6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Sussex Posts: 132 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Hmmm, I am sure I read it on here thats all. I have slow coolant loss and some mayo under the oil cap on my v6. Sometimes on cold start it starts and runs fine for a couple of seconds and then it misfires for a couple of seconds before clearing and running fine again.