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Old 30th May 2010, 08:34 AM
Enoch Enoch is offline
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Default Where can I get an exhaust Gasket?

Hi Folks, Just in to making my exhaust. I have the DOHC engine, I am using the standard manifold and have cut down the 2 in to 1 pipe. I need the gasket that goes between the two but can't find one. I have tried ebay and various other sources but drawn a blank. Anyone got any ideas? Would I get away with jointing compound?
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Old 30th May 2010, 09:21 AM
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How about this Enoch

Gasket set
Worth a thought as you are likely to pay at least a tenner if they can be sourced sepperately

Buy the set .... Nick the exhaust gaskets & put the rest in your store as an almost complete set

Or Try this guy on Ebay

The Gasket shop

He has helped me find some really obscure stuff over the last few years

I beleive that the ehxaust manifold has two small gaskets, if all else fails, make a couple out of some thin copper sheet & smear a tiny bit of exhaust paste over either side.
Bolt the little devil up & that should at least top it blowing & would be better than now't
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Old 30th May 2010, 10:54 AM
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Have you tried you local ford dealer? you should still be able to get one from there or a local exhaust fitting centre should be able to order you one up.

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Old 30th May 2010, 11:25 AM
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Can you not buy a sheet of gasket material and make one then if you bugger it up you would have enough to make another one We do this at work a lot.(make them that is not bugger them up )
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Old 30th May 2010, 11:28 AM
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Thanks for the replies chaps, I think I will try the local exhaust centre first, I have some gasket material but I don't think it would take the heat from an exhaust manifold. I like the idea of making one from copper but will keep that as a plan b due to the time it would take to get it right.
Thanks again, happy building.
Enoch.
PS fitting my tank today and maybe the exhaust, will see how I get on.
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