hey guys,

my exhaust is going on this friday, so since im doing that i figure it would be wise to do my header install too.....

the only thing is, can i use the stock header gasket or should i buy a new one???

what would u guys recommend????
i need info quick so i can go out and buy this gasket.

my header is a Stainless steel DC sports 4-2-1

thanks
Mark

 

never hurts to buy a new gasket and how much could it possibly be?, just buy a new one.

 

where can i get one?????

 

the exaust gasket is made of metal and 9/10 times its still good!!! unless you stuck a screw driver in there to pry the header off it is the intake gasket that is reccommended to change every time ya remove it !!!!!

 

OH THANK U THANK U

 

yup it should be fine

 

I bought a new one... they're like ~$30 at Parkway Honda with member discount. They get crushed when you tighten it down, so I'd say get a new one. Also, if your exhaust is coming off, be sure to buy two new flex-joint bolts and nuts. You don't need the springs, but TRUST me when I say you'll need the nuts and bolts. I just had my exhaust apart this past weekend, and I had to cut those bolts off with a grinder. My car is a 98 and they looked pretty bad. Luckily I knew it, so I had bought the parts in advance.

 

Can't agree more - INVEST in new bolts.

 

holy ****.....

we'll see when the time comes.

 

the exaust bolts are like the gas tank bolts i never drop a tank without getting those strap hanger bolts!!!!!!!cuz they always rusted!!!!!

 

what is special about the exhaust bolts?? these "flex bolts"?

 

this is whats special about the exhaust bolt kit...they allow the exhaust to rotate and move about on the exhaust donut gasket and keep a tight seal

 

mmmmm thats what i took off.... if you wanna know about ghetto exhaust systems as we speak mine is held together with that tin foil duct tape... so far so good... no major leaks or anything... i just checked it and still holdin... it'll last for a bit more anyways

 

hehhee i already got the new gasket for my header,

and yes it is always recommended to be changed everytime u install something like that

 

but you have a machine shop that can just mill the head and the exhaust flange flat the rest of us need these gasket thingies

and for the record... no gasket should ever be re-used even though it's common practice.