Which way does my intake gasket face?

153,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TJMOWBRAY
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It has a side which is plain and a side which has a circle of different material.
Nov 26, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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I like to install the circle side towards the intake manifold because this has a high probability of leaking, make sure the gasket is covering all ports including the coolant port if there are any. Let me know if you need anything else.
Nov 27, 2024 at 5:23 AM
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