exhaust Gasket
02-24-2006, 06:18 AM
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exhaust Gasket
I was curious if anyone has had a problem with the gasket on the passenger side exhaust manifold, the one that goes between the manifold and the stock h-pipe. basicaly what I'm asking is, has any of you "do it yourselfers" had a problem tearing or breaking that gasket?
02-24-2006, 10:39 AM
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RE: exhaust Gasket
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My mustang is an early model 01 and I didn't use a gasket when I installed a new O/R X-Pipe. No leaks and it sounds great.
My mustang is an early model 01 and I didn't use a gasket when I installed a new O/R X-Pipe. No leaks and it sounds great.
02-24-2006, 11:46 AM
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RE: exhaust Gasket
ORIGINAL: StangChik
No, i worked at Advance Auto Parts, bought it there on the spot, and its still going good
No, i worked at Advance Auto Parts, bought it there on the spot, and its still going good
02-24-2006, 11:57 AM
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RE: exhaust Gasket
No, but the dealer did, he installed it wrong, Doh. They changed my H-pipe for rattles under warranty and well, had an exhaust leak. Brought it back and they just tightened the hell out of it.
Now, you should be able to change that gasket in about 15 minutes, (BTW the Ford piece is $10) First, you need wobble extensions for 3/8 drive. Buy a set from advancedauto parts, Three sizes for $8. use the short one attach 15mm deep socket, then attach long wobble ext, then straight if you need it. Loosen both sides completely, the pipe will rest on crossmember. Pull off old gasket, put new one on studs (be sure to put raised gasket section toward manifold), now, place pipe back in place, start nuts on both sides of the car, tighten RS (gasket side) tight to flange (bring the flange up evenly, by tightening slightly on each side), then tighten left, ball socket side. If you attach the left side first, YOU WILL F*** up the gasket as it will **** when you tighten it. Common sense, not prevalant at the dealer, DOH!
John
Now, you should be able to change that gasket in about 15 minutes, (BTW the Ford piece is $10) First, you need wobble extensions for 3/8 drive. Buy a set from advancedauto parts, Three sizes for $8. use the short one attach 15mm deep socket, then attach long wobble ext, then straight if you need it. Loosen both sides completely, the pipe will rest on crossmember. Pull off old gasket, put new one on studs (be sure to put raised gasket section toward manifold), now, place pipe back in place, start nuts on both sides of the car, tighten RS (gasket side) tight to flange (bring the flange up evenly, by tightening slightly on each side), then tighten left, ball socket side. If you attach the left side first, YOU WILL F*** up the gasket as it will **** when you tighten it. Common sense, not prevalant at the dealer, DOH!
John
