Rover V8 inlet manifold gasket

**PeterM** · 19th July 2013, 12:13 PM

After a bit of hit and miss with the search function I have a question for the collective's wisdom.

What is the recommendation with respect to gasket material for the inlet manifold (valley) on the Rover V8? Its a 3.9 Disco for those interested.

I've seen either tin or composite material listed but haven't seen anything in the way of definitive pros & cons for either.

**loanrangie** · 19th July 2013, 12:22 PM

Since the gasket covers the valley as well i'd stick with the tin gasket that has the rubberised seals around the ports.

**101RRS** · 19th July 2013, 02:40 PM

I am with the Lone Ranger on this - definitely the tin one and use sealant. The "cardboard" gaskets can start to peel inside the engine and the bits can get sucked into the oil system.

**MacMan** · 19th July 2013, 03:12 PM

Tin.

**PeterM** · 22nd July 2013, 01:34 PM

Thanks gents, a resounding victory for tin it is!

**cro** · 25th July 2013, 07:38 AM

Anyone know the best place to get a Tin one from and will the same gasket fit all versions of the rover v8 I need one for a 4.6 Gems motor

**loanrangie** · 25th July 2013, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by cro

Anyone know the best place to get a Tin one from and will the same gasket fit all versions of the rover v8 I need one for a 4.6 Gems motor

Non efi gaskets dont have the recess for the injectors so any efi one should fit if the coolant passages etc didnt change on 4.0/4.6 engines.

**PeterM** · 25th July 2013, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by cro

Anyone know the best place to get a Tin one from and will the same gasket fit all versions of the rover v8 I need one for a 4.6 Gems motor

Have a look at Rover Parts Plus online. They are based in Victoria, carry the tin gaskets and are reasonably priced.

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