So the smooth side of the intake manifold gasket goes

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Aug 2, 2004 | 04:58 PM

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So the smooth side of the intake manifold gasket goes

facing the engine or the manifold?

Aug 2, 2004 | 05:20 PM

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Errrrr, I dont thnik it matters personally.

Aug 2, 2004 | 05:53 PM

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Ok didn't think so but ya never know, so figured I'd be a good n00b and ask. Thx banana boy.

Aug 2, 2004 | 11:31 PM

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The smooth side faces the engine. You can ask me how I know this.

Aug 2, 2004 | 11:50 PM

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There is a smooth and rough side? Hmmm.... learn something new everyday.....

Aug 3, 2004 | 02:13 AM

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The smooth side faces the engine. You can ask me how I know this.

How do you know this?

Aug 3, 2004 | 04:04 AM

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A 20B gasket is directional. I noticed 13B gaskets are made from the same material, so I started making sure my 13B gaskets were installed the 'correct' way. It's one of those times when it probably wouldn't hurt anything to install it either direction, but why not go with the way the gasket maker recommends?