Exhaust gaskets that only have metal on one side are fitted so that the
metal is toward the head.

I've always bought exhaust gaskets individually so I am only guessing
when I say that a gasket set is only for one header.

Mike

Jim Felder wrote:
> My first question is why does a Vanagon full gasket set come with only two
> head-to-pipe gaskets when it requires four?
> My real question is which side goes toward the head, the composite side or
> the metal side?
>
> Obviously I'm talking about the kind that's thin steel bonded or crimped to
> a composite material.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>