Why do engine gaskets go bad?

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You have this strong thin material jammed tight between two blocks of metal. Is it pressure that eventually causes weaknesses/leakage?

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They’re usually made of some sort of rubber, which over time begins to crack and fail after prolonged exposure to heat and pressure.

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