Replacing Manifold/Stove-Pipe Gaskets

cudamark said

One thing that wasn't mentioned much was resurfacing the manifold(s). Every one that I've seen that has been resurfaced has failed shortly afterward so I would recommend against it. If they're bad enough to need resurfacing, replace them with ones that haven't been and don't need it.

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This is the first I've heard of this Mark. Could you tell me why you think resurfacing them would lead them to failing? From my experiences and everything I've heard, not resurfacing almost guarantees you a vacuum leak, especially if they aren't pulled off the car together.

To the thread starter, I have the exact gaskets Dan pointed you to as well as the open choke pocket. I had the manifolds resurfaced and I used black rtv gasket goop on it and even though people have told me that was a bad idea, it's worked perfect for about 5 years now. I went to Kragen and bought a sheet of gasket composite material with the metal mesh on the inside. I cut out a choke pocket gasket and used a little grinder to grind the edges smooth. I put a little black rtv on each side, put the cup back in and it hasn't leaked in 5 years either.