This is my header flange. It looks like the old gaskets are compressed in place but they’re not moving under normal persuasion. Before I go crazy on it- I shouldn’t expect a step here, right? Figured I’d ask before I accidentally scored the hell out of my header flanges and made scrap of them! From the test fit gasket up top I’m PREEEEETTY sure that’s what’s up- but just checking.
That’s a gut check with entirely too much hammering I’d prefer to not make twice.... but it’s gotta be in for ceramic coating in the morning. yes, they were gaskets. No, there’s no double step.