which is best? (oem gaskets or silicone sealant)

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as the title..

in the intake, wich is best?

silicone engine sealant (red usually) or oem gaskets?

oem paper gaskets are prone to failure?

[wantedS13]

I made some paper gaskets myself for some parts of the intake. For the manifold to head and upper to lower manifold I used genuine nissan gaskets. For all the rest I have cut paper gaskets myself.

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thanks

any other input?

[awretham]

Genuine Nissan gaskets all the way!

[Jonny Wilkinson]

Genuine Nissan gaskets all the way!

This. Make sure both the faces that mate to the gasket are clean before you fit it.

I think I have a spare inlet gasket I can send you if they turn out to be silly money from Nissan. I'll have a look tonight.

[skinz180189]

Nothing wrong with liquid gaskets if you select the correct stuff and use it as instructed.

[NickS13]

the plenum to inlet manifold gasket cost me about £19 a few months back.... im sure the inlet manifold to head will be the same..

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thanks guys