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singlecamslam · 09-27-2008, 03:53 PM

Ok i really need this question answered now. I'm about to take off my intake manifold and need to know if the gasket is reusable. I'm only taking off the top part and if not where can i get one without ordering it. Its for a redtop SR so an autozone or something like that should have it right? i would guess its for a sentra?

neverrain · 09-27-2008, 07:04 PM

I was under the impression that when you split two pieces that have a gasket you were supposed to replace it regardless. I could be wrong though for the IM gasket, but I thought that was a general rule of thumb.

gotta240 · 09-27-2008, 07:07 PM

Replace it.

louisdaboois · 09-27-2008, 07:09 PM

Yeah, its a good idea to replace it. chances are it hasnt been replaced before so the paper material will probably be fused onto either part of the mating surfaces and come off in pieces.... or it maybe good. take a look at it, you'll know if it "needs" to be replaced.

***S14DB*** · 09-27-2008, 07:12 PM

They are phenolic resin. They deform during installation to form the seal. You have to get a new one.

littlekids13 · 09-27-2008, 07:34 PM

took mine off a couple days ago to get to the idle control i used the same one it wasnt fucked up runs good. even tho i stripped one of the treads puting my manifold back on

Vision Garage · 09-27-2008, 07:46 PM

question is, why are you taking off your intake manifold? If you have a vacuum leak then yes it is probably the cause.

singlecamslam · 09-28-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm taking it off because i have to get to the IACV valve. So i assume the part # for the gasket is the same as the sentra?

Z_Spool · 09-28-2008, 04:58 PM

I'm not sure, but I think the FWD vs RWD SR20's have different intake manifolds, so the sentra one may not work.

Sileighty_85 · 09-28-2008, 05:59 PM

The one stop shop

The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nissan OEM Idle Air Control Valve Gasket

The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nissan OEM Intake Manifold Gasket

The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nissan JDM SR20DET Idle Air Control Valve

Done

Okinawandrifter87 · 09-28-2008, 06:39 PM

You MIGHT be able to re use it if its warm haha..but dont just replace it.. so basically its not re useable.

singlecamslam · 09-28-2008, 08:10 PM

thanks for the links, but is there a nissan OEM gasket? Just kinda needed soon. Guess i'll order one. Thanks.

HalveBlue · 09-29-2008, 06:41 AM

Yes, Nissan has a stock OEM gasket for the intake manifold.

And yes, you need to get a new one.

Why half ass it? Do it right the first time.

09-27-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	need quick question answered please Ok i really need this question answered now. I'm about to take off my intake manifold and need to know if the gasket is reusable. I'm only taking off the top part and if not where can i get one without ordering it. Its for a redtop SR so an autozone or something like that should have it right? i would guess its for a sentra? __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

09-27-2008, 07:04 PM	#2
neverrain Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal 818 Age: 44 Posts: 901 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I was under the impression that when you split two pieces that have a gasket you were supposed to replace it regardless. I could be wrong though for the IM gasket, but I thought that was a general rule of thumb. __________________

09-27-2008, 07:09 PM	#4
louisdaboois Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LA, CA Age: 36 Posts: 851 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Yeah, its a good idea to replace it. chances are it hasnt been replaced before so the paper material will probably be fused onto either part of the mating surfaces and come off in pieces.... or it maybe good. take a look at it, you'll know if it "needs" to be replaced. __________________

09-27-2008, 07:12 PM	#5
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	They are phenolic resin. They deform during installation to form the seal. You have to get a new one. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

09-27-2008, 07:46 PM	#7
Vision Garage Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USDM Land Posts: 1,799 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	question is, why are you taking off your intake manifold? If you have a vacuum leak then yes it is probably the cause. __________________

09-27-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Replace it.

09-27-2008, 07:34 PM	#6
littlekids13 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: the valley Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	took mine off a couple days ago to get to the idle control i used the same one it wasnt fucked up runs good. even tho i stripped one of the treads puting my manifold back on

09-28-2008, 04:29 PM	#8
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I'm taking it off because i have to get to the IACV valve. So i assume the part # for the gasket is the same as the sentra? __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

09-28-2008, 04:58 PM	#9
Z_Spool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Age: 39 Posts: 1,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm not sure, but I think the FWD vs RWD SR20's have different intake manifolds, so the sentra one may not work.

09-28-2008, 05:59 PM	#10
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	The one stop shop The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nissan OEM Idle Air Control Valve Gasket The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nissan OEM Intake Manifold Gasket The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nissan JDM SR20DET Idle Air Control Valve Done __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

09-28-2008, 06:39 PM	#11
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	You MIGHT be able to re use it if its warm haha..but dont just replace it.. so basically its not re useable. __________________ Driftphreak87

09-28-2008, 08:10 PM	#12
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	thanks for the links, but is there a nissan OEM gasket? Just kinda needed soon. Guess i'll order one. Thanks. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

09-29-2008, 06:41 AM	#13
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, Nissan has a stock OEM gasket for the intake manifold. And yes, you need to get a new one. Why half ass it? Do it right the first time.