Exhaust Manifold Gasket

[wrldky]

Is it recommended to add some sort of sealant along with the metal gasket?

 

[martinquebec]

Yes, most mecanic will put RED sealant (high temp) gasket with NEW bolts cheers !!

 

[ChrismonDA]

Yes buy new bolts because when you take the old ones off more than likely one or all are going to break.

 

[wrldky]

New bolts? Does anyone have the specs on the bolts?

 

[toyfreak]

i replaced my gaskets a couple days ago on my 97 and the bolts came out fine

i guess i got lucky

 

[Ded N. Buried]

i replaced my gaskets a couple days ago on my 97 and the bolts came out fine

i guess i got lucky

Mine too....

thanx...Ded N. Buried

 

[antichrist]

I use Permatex spray copper sealant. Odds are pretty decent that in NC the bolts will come out ok.

 

[ptschram]

I put them together dry.

The studs on the manifolds are 8 * 1.25. NAPA has a Ford water pump stud kit that works well and is readily available.

The bolts going into the head are 3/8-16.

 

[Cadaver]

I didnt use any sealant on my exh gaskets.