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Exhaust gasket help

shane10

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Hi all, I found an exhaust leak at the flange directly in-between the cat and muffler. There are two spring bolts holding the flange together, with a mesh/graphite gasket in-between them. I was able to remove the two bolts and ruined gasket with no issue, but am having trouble finding out what gasket to replace it with. The most common search result is the walker 31372 http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=131598&cc=1377660&jsn=11&jsn=11&jsn=11. This appears to be a solid gasket with a tapered edge, not the original mesh/graphite. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
 






Hi all, I found an exhaust leak at the flange directly in-between the cat and muffler. There are two spring bolts holding the flange together, with a mesh/graphite gasket in-between them. I was able to remove the two bolts and ruined gasket with no issue, but am having trouble finding out what gasket to replace it with. The most common search result is the walker 31372 http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=131598&cc=1377660&jsn=11&jsn=11&jsn=11. This appears to be a solid gasket with a tapered edge, not the original mesh/graphite. Any help is appreciated, thanks!


I just replaced mine last month with that one from RA. It is the correct one. I also have an '05 EB 4.6L I replaced bolts as well.
 






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