2001 Toyota corolla intake manifold gasket

"KMarino" (KMarino) 07/13/2014 at 12:25 • Filed to: None

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I need some quick help. I'm replacing the intake manifold gasket on my wife's 2001 Toyota corolla. The new gasket has a rubberized seal on one side(either the manifold or engine side). The manifold is made of metal. Should I put the rubberized side facing the engine or the manifold. The one I took off either doesn't have the rubberized side or it wore off.

Thanks in advance or the help.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > KMarino 07/13/2014 at 12:29

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I'd guess metal on the engine side because the manifold usually stays colder than the block and the heat might ruin the rubber. Complete guess though.

E92M3 > KMarino 07/13/2014 at 12:31

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I don't think it matters which side the rubber is facing. The rubber is just to help it form an air tight seal.

KMarino > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/13/2014 at 12:35

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wouldn't that be manifold side sine the manifold would be cooler?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > KMarino 07/13/2014 at 12:40

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I'm not sure what you mean sorry, can you elaborate. I'm a little tired today haha.

KMarino > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/13/2014 at 13:00

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the blue bit is only on this side. Should that face the manifold or the engine?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > KMarino 07/13/2014 at 13:05

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I'd say blue side to manifold. The block surface is machined perfectly flat to good tolerances whereas the tolerances for the manifolds are often larger. Basically it helps the manifold seal properly.