I've been hearing what sounded like an exhaust leak the fast few days. I just did plugs and wires and made sure the Y-pipe is tight, so I checked the driver's exhaust manifold. 3 of the bolts weren't even finger tight!!!! So, I'm thinkin' maybe replacing the gaskets would be a good idea. Plus, I think the passenger side is loose (or maybe its just the Loud Mouth barking ). First, are there any particular favorites for the gasket? Second, how long should this realistically take? Just a couple hours at the most, right? Thanks everyone.
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Steve
79 FSJ - most expensive AMC Jeep ever Mods
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93 Z28 - slightly tweaked Mods
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If you have the money may as well do headers while your in there and kill two birds with one stone . I'd recommend picking up ARP bolts or something else a little higher quality. I found one snapped off in my head while putting on headers and had to pull a head to fix it. I use felpro gaskets and have had no problems whatsoever you can pick them up at your local auto parts store for around $10 just make sure they give you the right ones with the d shaped ports.1994 Firebird Formula, M6, Fan switch, 160 thermostat, Pacesetter LT headers, Morosso CAI, TB bypass, True duals.
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Believe me, if I had the money, I'd already have headers on their way lol.
For now, I'm going to stick with the manifolds. Not as good as headers, but better than nothing . Maybe a set of ARP bolts wouln't be a bad idea as well. Same part # as the ones people recommend for headers, right?
Plus, as it turns out, the last person that did the plugs and plug wires on her didn't get the #2 plug torqued down enough (rattled itself out partially) and overtightened the Y-pipe, as the flanges are now bent up-ward. This makes it a pain to pull the Y-pipe and put it back on. So, I may end up getting the SLP Y-pipe to replace it...as a temporary fixSteve
79 FSJ - most expensive AMC Jeep ever Mods
87 GN - its just a 6... Mods
93 Z28 - slightly tweaked Mods
http://home.comcast.net/~budlopez
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Originally posted by Joe 1320Steve, if the gaskets are stacked steel shims, you won't need to replace the gaskets. Just retorque and you're good to go.
If I do need to replace them, then I'll go with the copper ones as 88bird5spd suggested...unless there's something better.Steve
79 FSJ - most expensive AMC Jeep ever Mods
87 GN - its just a 6... Mods
93 Z28 - slightly tweaked Mods
http://home.comcast.net/~budlopez
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I am going to be doing headers soon. Where can I get these copper gaskets and are they the most reliable for aftermarket headers.1995 Z28 Convertible, 350ci LT1 73K miles M6.
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