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Old May 13, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Default Easy way to replace exhaust manifold gaskets?
I suspect driver side has a leak. Does replacing the gasket essentially require all the labor that goes into installing headers? Or can I unbolt it and move it just enough to slip the old gasket out and a new one in?

FML I should have just used new gaskets, but I read a few posts saying they are reusable.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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u can do it. ive done headers 3 times in my driveway.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by skidz88

FML I should have just used new gaskets, but I read a few posts saying they are reusable.
Hmmm.. Sounds like you already did this once. You know the score. No shortcuts.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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No I gave it to a shop to do. I am mechanically inclined...but also quite lazy.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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ALWAYS USE NEW GASKETS! Well maybe this is a good time to buy new upstream sensors too??
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