Oil Filter Adapter Gasket Question

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Which should I use for the outer bolt to adapter gasket. The copper one or the one that came with the mopar kit? My other copper one was leaking badly.
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thick one goes on the inside of the adapter the thin one goes on the outside
 
zombywoof said:
thick one goes on the inside of the adapter the thin one goes on the outside
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I get what you are saying, the thick cork one goes on the inside. The question I am asking is should I use the copper one or the stock one for the outside seal?
 
I have always used the paper gaskets and have never seen a copper one for it. I also use Indian Head gasket sealer at the block and let it sit over night. I have never had a leak.
 
I think the only way I'd use a copper gasket on the outside would be if it had grooves like a caliper bolt washer has. I don't seal how a flat washer could seal, especially under pressure.
 
I didn't get the responses in time but here is what happened. Tried the copper first, didn't work because it was too thick. The Mopar provided one worked great. I should have stuck with that one.
 
The reason I had the copper in the first place was my mechanic had addressed this issue prior and used the copper ones. It wasnt leaking prior to me pulling the engine so I figured I would give it a go.
 
My adapter has no gaskets and no leaks. When i rebuilt the motor i used a new old stock bolt with no gasket and still no leaks. Never seen a gasket on any of my small blocks.
 
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