whats the gasket called between the intake and exhaust on a 4kc ,it goes where they join up,(standerd 4kc) as it did not come with my gasket set

That's the inlet manifold hotspot, for rapid heating of the inlet on startup.

 

I suppose they think no-one ever takes that apart.

Ask for a K series "Hot-box" gasket. :D

Muffler putty does the trick

 

Its not like it will actually be functioning anyway :D

Muffler putty does the trick

 

Its not like it will actually be functioning anyway :hmm:

 

weld a plate in it. no more leaks :y:

7k carby kr42 manifold gasket are good to use on the head. they're a 3 layer steel gasket and don't blow out like the cheapy aftermarket paper ones. genuine parts ftw!

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Its not like it will actually be functioning anyway :)

 

Why is this? And how can it be tested or made to function once more?

 

My girlfriend's 3k KE20 heats up by the end of her street just about, but mine takes a good five minutes. I'm about to change the thermostat, but maybe there's more to it.

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Clean the inlet manifold hotbox for soot buildup while you got them apart and use new bolts when putting back :)