| Re: Left exhaust manifold donut gasket [message #283540 is a reply to message #283524] |
Thu, 30 July 2015 13:03   |
MikeT
Messages: 225
Registered: November 2009
Location: Marine City, Michigan
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Thanks to all for my donut change Success.
I drive without the inner wheel liners so a clear shot. Although I went through the engine compartment for the left side donut. I lubed up real good with PB blaster last night. Gave it another lube this morning. Crossed my fingers and closed my eyes as I started to back off flange bolts. Both came off pretty good without much struggle. Plenty of room to put new donut in after loosening/removing two bolts ;I only have two bolts not three on the 77 455. The donut I removed was stripped bare of insulation material. Much quieter now with the exception of a smaller leak front of left manifold.
The Donut I used was the rounded type. Bought at a Michigan auto parts store a few months back for $17.
Without all your advice, I probably would not have attempted this on the road and put up with the extra noise all the way home.
Thanks again
Mike Thomas
Marine City, MI
77 ex Palm Beach
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