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Title: 2.3L exhaust gaskets
Post by: Yelby on May 09, 2014, 07:59:15 AM

There is a flat two-holed gasket that goes at the front of the catalytic converter, is there a donut shaped gasket at the rear of the converter and at the exhaust manifold?

Title: Re: 2.3L exhaust gaskets
Post by: jburt on May 09, 2014, 10:46:24 AM

There is no donut or gasket at the manifold or the outlet of the catalytic converter. They are a direct bolt up. You will want to make sure both surfaces are clean and smooth, and the studs tightened equally.

Title: Re: 2.3L exhaust gaskets
Post by: jburt on May 09, 2014, 11:19:03 AM

I should have prefaced that response with; If you have the stock connections.

Title: Re: 2.3L exhaust gaskets
Post by: Yelby on May 09, 2014, 12:45:54 PM

Thank you for the response.  I'll stop looking for donuts then !!!

Title: Re: 2.3L exhaust gaskets
Post by: jburt on May 09, 2014, 01:25:03 PM

You're welcome.
My 74 exhaust has long studs at the manifold connection with springs on each stud. I imagine to help with vibration and torque loads.