Intake gap. Is this normal?

[Iforgetalot]

99 540i 6 speed.


I replaced all intake gaskets when I installed the large runner Intake, 1161 1729 528 B40 using the cars original throttle plate (name?). When finished we did a smoke test just to be sure everything is nice and sealed No leaks anywhere.


“Hey look” says my buddy “I can see the gasket through this huge gap”






Didn’t think to take note how the old one looked before removal, as far as the picture goes.
Is this normal?

[White94RX]

If you smoke tested it, and there's no leaks, I wouldn't worry about it.

[1999 540i m]

yes that is Normal

[MotorMouth93]

Looks fine to me.

[JimLev]

Looks fine to me.

Yup, nothing wrong with that.