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Why these shims?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rachelsdaddy, May 29, 2019.

  1. May 29, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    Rachelsdaddy

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    Why is there what appears to be a shim pack under my exhaust manifold? Why isn’t it a gasket???

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    Rachelsdaddy, May 29, 2019
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  2. May 29, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    Those actually are the way the gaskets look, i think everything is normal there, mine looked the same way
     
    BassAckwards, May 29, 2019
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  3. May 29, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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  4. May 29, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    Thanks, looks more like shims. They gave me one w/ the manifold
     
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    multi-layer steel gaskets (MLS) look like that.
     
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