Got my exhaust gaskets on the way, dropped the pipes today

[Matt300ZXT]

Dropping the pipes wasn't too bad, but I can tell it's going to be a royal pita to get them back on lol

What method do you guys like for seating the new tapered exhaust gaskets? I ordered them from WSW and from looking around, the favorite appears to be the long bolt with the various size washers trick. It's a little dark in the garage so I couldn't see too well, but it didn't look like the exhaust port was very deep for holding a steel wool gasket but I'll have a better look in there when the parts come in.

 

[Mr. Wright]

You'll find that the gaskets fit really tight in them holes. So be careful putting them in. Once you get the pipes up in there and the flames is on the bolts put the bolts in the rear bracket, just enough to hold the back of the exhaust up, do not tighten them and slowly pull it nuts on the flanges evenly until they're snug. Tighten your rear bolts, and take it for a ride or run it for a while till it gets good and warm, and retighten your flange bolts at the heads

 

[awg]

There you go!

 

[Mickmorris]

Not sure if you did your reassembly yet but this type gasket works WAY better than the steel wool type. And this little homemade tool is the shit for seating them easily. Hope you are getting it ready for Tennessee in May!

 

[Matt300ZXT]

Not sure if you did your reassembly yet but this type gasket works WAY better than the steel wool type. And this little homemade tool is the shit for seating them easily. Hope you are getting it ready for Tennessee in May!
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I got the ones WSW sells and that's the tool I'll be building, I just need to convince myself to get out of the house and go to the Home Depot lol

 

[SKOGDOG]

Great approach for a handy tool, MickeyMo. That’s the cat’s ass right there!

 

[CURDOG]

Dropping the pipes wasn't too bad, but I can tell it's going to be a royal pita to get them back on lol

What method do you guys like for seating the new tapered exhaust gaskets? I ordered them from WSW and from looking around, the favorite appears to be the long bolt with the various size washers trick. It's a little dark in the garage so I couldn't see too well, but it didn't look like the exhaust port was very deep for holding a steel wool gasket but I'll have a better look in there when the parts come in.

I used a wooden dowel and just took my time going around the edge of the gaskets in small increments until they were seated. I've never used the washer tool but it certainly will ensure a more even seat as long as you can hammer it straight on.

 

[Mickmorris]

I used a wooden dowel and just took my time going around the edge of the gaskets in small increments until they were seated. I've never used the washer tool but it certainly will ensure a more even seat as long as you can hammer it straight on.

No hammering it slips right in pushing with your hand.

 

[Mickmorris]

I got the ones WSW sells and that's the tool I'll be building, I just need to convince myself to get out of the house and go to the Home Depot lol

Pretty simple but works great. Get it set straight in the opening and just apply direct steady pressure and should slide right in. I haven’t EVER had good luck with the wire/ steel wool type. They are cheap and a pain in the ass. I think those smooth ones are from Eric @ HDM Inc.