INSULATING EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET WITH INTEGRATED LOAD LIMITERS

摘要

An exhaust manifold gasket having a gasket body including at least two metal plates defining a first surface and a second surface is described herein. The body has a plurality of service openings defining at least one exhaust hole and a plurality of bolt holes. The second surface includes a foldover around a perimeter of the body. A thermally resistant layer may be located between the first surfa ce and the second surface and extends beyond a sealing region of the gasket. A load limiting layer that works to prevent excess compression at the bolt holes is disposed proximate a metal plate.