*Manifold Gasket?*

[whiplash473]

ive never had the exhaust manifold off my truck so I don't know. Is there a gasket between the manifold and the downpipe? I developed an exhaust leak and that's where it's coming from. I figured I'd ask before I tear into it.

Thanks.

 

[GaryCCR]

Yes. There is a gasket there and it's pretty notorious for leaking.

 

[whiplash473]

Yes. There is a gasket there and it's pretty notorious for leaking.

Well I guess I know what I'm doing next weekend.

Thanks.


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[SAATR]

It's a sintered iron donut. It's not like the old graphite donuts that break down. Make sure it's tight before you pull anything, and make sure it isn't cracked below the flange.

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[whiplash473]

It's a sintered iron donut. It's not like the old graphite donuts that break down. Make sure it's tight before you pull anything, and make sure it isn't cracked below the flange.

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The here bolts are so rusted they've lost they're hex shape but I was going to wire brush the hell out of them and give it a try to tighten it up. It's never been loosened since new so I'm think it's the gasket.


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[Keepinitoldskool]

also make sure one of bolts havent sheared off, also a common problem. make sure you soak thos bolts really well at least a few times for day so help free them up.

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