Installing Exhaust
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Installing Exhaust
I'm going to be installing a new cat back system soon. Upgrading from my GHL's to B&B's.
When I do the install, do I need new gaskets? I assume I can use the bolts from the old system on the new system, right?
Are there any other parts I may need for the install?
chris
When I do the install, do I need new gaskets? I assume I can use the bolts from the old system on the new system, right?
Are there any other parts I may need for the install?
chris
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Gaskets
Stop by the dealership prior to install and pick up 2 just in case. I Just did this last week installing an aftmkt exhaust. Advanced Auto didn't have them and they recommended the dealership. Have them - don't open them and examine the condition of the gaskets when you remove the exhaust. If they look really good - keep the existing and take back the ones from dealership. They cost me $26 for 2 (not cheap) but mine were good probably because I was going from stock to aftmkt.(first change out) and I only had 12k miles. Your mileage and since they have been changed out already may dictate you to change out. They are a substantial gasket that are pretty solid.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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2 gaskets come with the system. And you can use your stock bolts no problem.
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Local O'Reilly and Advance Auto didn't have them. Both said I'd have to head to the dealer. My closest dealer is closed Sat. May just be reusing the old ones. I wanted to have the new ones handy just in case they were needed.
Thanks for the info everyone.
chris
Thanks for the info everyone.
chris
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When I installed a set of B&Bs on my '00, I just reused the stock gaskets and they worked just fine. I guess it would depend on how many miles are on your car - for the few dollars it costs to get new ones, you might just want to get them and not have to worry about it.
