Exhaust Manifold
Oct 1, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Exhaust Manifold
When replacing my spark plugs I thought it would help to remove the AIR connector on the passenger side. Unlike the other side the gasket did not stick in place but instead fell down into oblivion. I had to drive the car since it is my daily driver so I doubt I’ll find the gasket anymore. I do smell a very very faint exhaust smell but nothing horrible. I’d still like to get this thing back to normal running order.
My question is where can I pick one of these up? I’ve looked for diagrams online and the major retailers however I just can’t find it.
All help is appreciated!!!
Last edited by ClaytonPowell; Oct 1, 2012 at 11:12 PM .
Reason: Wishing to Edit the title to "Exhaust Manifold AIR Piping Gasket"
Oct 1, 2012 | 11:13 PM
Burning Brakes
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Just use a gasket maker? That's what I would do.
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Oct 1, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Well that makes perfect sense!
I'm going to assume this kind of thing that would exist at most auto parts stores? It seems like a pretty universal item.
Thank You!
Oct 1, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Oct 1, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Oh!
It's a liquid...?
So I"m guessing put a minut drop on the face of the area and spread it thin? Push plates together and there you go?
Does this liquid have to get reapplied every time you remove the part?
I was hopping for something that was a sheet of manifold material that I would need to cut out.
Oct 1, 2012 | 11:38 PM
Burning Brakes
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ClaytonPowell
Oh!
It's a liquid...?
So I"m guessing put a minut drop on the face of the area and spread it thin? Push plates together and there you go?
Does this liquid have to get reapplied every time you remove the part?
I was hopping for something that was a sheet of manifold material that I would need to cut out.
How about something like
this ?
Any auto parts store should have both kinds in stock!
Jack
Oct 1, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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GM part #12553617. Try Parts Taxi or Gene at GM Parts House, both forum vendors.
Oct 1, 2012 | 11:55 PM
Burning Brakes
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GM part #12553617. Try Parts Taxi or Gene at GM Parts House, both forum vendors.
Or you could get the right part, I guess! lol
Jack
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Oct 2, 2012 | 12:04 AM
Melting Slicks
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Just buy the gasket, simple, clean, and cheap.
Oct 2, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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GM part #12553617. Try Parts Taxi or Gene at GM Parts House, both forum vendors.
Or you could get the right part, I guess! lol
Jack
Gasket Purchased!
This is exactly what I needed to do.