V6 Inlet gasket issue (that old chestnut)

Salad-Dodger · 11th February 2018, 18:24

I'm in the process of replacing the inlet gaskets (manifold to heads) on my V6.
Over the years I've done this job a few times, not only on my engine but quite a few on other cars, and I don't think I've seen many that was making a coolant tight seal around the outer inlet ports.
I know its been done to death on here but the gaskets I've taken off this time have been leaking coolant to some degree. I was wondering if there have been any strides forward for a cure for this. If there has, I'd very much like to know about it.
All the gaskets I use are genuine MGR as they do last longer than the copies I have seen and I observe all the proper procedures like order of bolt tightening and torque figures. I'm thinking that a change in the material of them could be the answer? Steve

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