Alan, I blew an exhaust gasket.

[Tony Radford]

Alan,

How hard it to replace a driver's side exhaust manifold gasket. I've got a Windsor. It looks like it could be tough. If I detach the side pipe from the frame and pull the header bolts from the head, will the header drop back far enough from the head to fish in a new one?

Thanks,

Tony

[Poorboy]

Tony,
Take the header loose from the side pipe, it will be easier to handle. You should have enough room to take the header completely out of the way.

Poorboy

[Poorboy]

Tony,
Take the header loose from the side pipe, it will be easier to handle. You should have enough room to take the header completely out of the way.

Poorboy

[Silk]

Not too long ago I replaced both manifold gaskets (351W) without disconnecting the headers from the sidepipes. Just pulled the front bolts connecting the sidepipes to the frame and loosened the rear bolts. Probably a lot easier if you detach the sidepipes, but it can be done - just.

Gary
Unique FIA 351W

[Silk]

Not too long ago I replaced both manifold gaskets (351W) without disconnecting the headers from the sidepipes. Just pulled the front bolts connecting the sidepipes to the frame and loosened the rear bolts. Probably a lot easier if you detach the sidepipes, but it can be done - just.

Gary
Unique FIA 351W

[GeorgiaSnake]

Tony,

If you remove the headers you may want to consider going back with a silicone like Permatex PTX/26 in lieu of a gasket. Remember to check you header bolts frequently for tightness.

Randy

Unique 289 FIA
Southern Automotive 396
Team III 16's
Brilliant Silver

[GeorgiaSnake]

Tony,

If you remove the headers you may want to consider going back with a silicone like Permatex PTX/26 in lieu of a gasket. Remember to check you header bolts frequently for tightness.

Randy

Unique 289 FIA
Southern Automotive 396
Team III 16's
Brilliant Silver