Metal intake manifold gaskets?

B6/7 S4/RS4
#1

I’m trying to track down a vacuum leak in my intake manifold, so I figured I’d replace all the gaskets that cover the intake spacers. I ordered 4 gaskets via the part numbers I found online and I received these metal ones shown below. The ones I was given by JHM when I got my intake spacers were a “flimsier” almost paper-like gasket. Are these metal ones okay? or should I return them? Also just wanted to double check that these are the recommended spark plugs. Thanks!!

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#2

Im not sure on the plugs. You can check the part numbers off JHM’s site I would think that should reviel if there the right ones.

As for the gaskets I think your going to have a larger issue with those. The paper or cork gaskets tend to give and mold more then the ones you have. The cork makes for a tighter seal. The intake spacers are smooth so they are going to require something more porous then what you have.

Thats just my thought on what I see as I installed the spacers on My S5 and I got cork ones or most likely the ones you had originally with your JHM spacers.

#3

4417’s are correct for this car, even though websites say it doesn’t. I have the same ones purchased from JHM.

#4

Always good to have the knowledgable ones speak up. good to know silver. Might be a bit off topic but will they work in a S5? sorry for the noob question. I just like the 4post plugs