Changing out uppipe gaskets

[Jimblaz]

so you remove the downpipe to get to the uppipe. Is it neccessary to change the DP to turbo gasket when doing this?? how much risk of a leak is there if i just reuse it??

[Jimblaz]

also.... any tricks for getting the dang downpipe off the hooked hanger?? mine just doesnt want to move that far.... ugh

[John M]

Everybody says to use a new gasket but I don't see a problem with using the stocker again. It's not exactly a fragile item.

 

For the hook, you've just got to muscle the pipe till it clears. The muffler section is all on rubber hangers so the flex is there.

[m sprank]

Disconnect the downpipe from the CBE. Its just two more bolts. Once it is free you can swing the CBE out of the way and the DP will come right off the hook.

[moncur_6]

I always replace gaskets just in case they aren't in good enough shape...doing a job twice because of laziness sucks eggs IMO

[m sprank]

Gaskets are not meant to be re-used. Not are o-rings or crushwashers. Heck NO soft part is meant for re-use after the initial torque has been applied. Not saying you cant get away with it. But rather do it right the first time, no?

[okla7788]

for the hook hanger - just loosen the two bolt 12mm hold the hanger - it will give you enough play to get the DP off the hook