Ideally you need to be fitting an OE manifold gasket for the 16vt as its design has an inbuilt heat sheild that protects heat soak to the head/exhaust cam, after market don't have this so it's worth considering for the next replacement.
Mmm I wonder how many still have the heat shield gasket on there coupes.
I do. If it helps you I have a spare that was on the old engine for about 4000 miles. I could bring it to Brooklands in a couple of weeks time if you have no joy.
If you keep blowing gaskets it's most likely you have a warped manifold. An aftermarket gasket may not have the heat shield but it should still seal. FWIW I still have the original manifold gasket which I expect is the original one. I've seen engine fires due to aftermarket manifolds. The heat emitted should not be under estimated.
Mmm I wonder how many still have the heat shield gasket on there coupes.
I do. If it helps you I have a spare that was on the old engine for about 4000 miles. I could bring it to Brooklands in a couple of weeks time if you have no joy.
Great ,not sure how hopefull brooklands is looking though I am struggling getting a new clutch slave flexi hose
Mmm I wonder how many still have the heat shield gasket on there coupes.
I do. If it helps you I have a spare that was on the old engine for about 4000 miles. I could bring it to Brooklands in a couple of weeks time if you have no joy.
Great ,not sure how hopefull brooklands is looking though I am struggling getting a new clutch slave flexi hose
Get the hard pipe off from the bulkhead and get a braided pipe made up from the bulkhead to the cylinder.
Did that on my 16 and it made the clutch nice and light; I suspect because of a less restrictive flow through a wider pipe. Though the clutch was replaced anyway when the engine was put back together which usually makes a difference too.