easiest way to get to exaust gasket? need tips

awizzle414 · 10-08-2008, 06:37 PM

Got a 91 n/a with an exaust leak, probably bad gasket,coming from the manifold to the pipes, looked at it but seems like a pain to get to the bolts. Any tricks so I don't have to take the top side all apart?

need RX7 · 10-08-2008, 06:45 PM

Once you take the heat shield off it's pretty easy, just 2 nuts. (Mine doesn't have a heat shield, so I don't know whether or not it's hard to get off

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djmtsu · 10-08-2008, 07:03 PM

It is easy from underneath the car, and once the heat shield is in the trash.

While you have it off, might as well get a header!

Phoenix7 · 10-08-2008, 07:52 PM

keep the heat shield to keep as much the heat off of the intake pipe and engine bay. Get some jackstands or ramps and get that thing off.

Search for Factory Service Manual and it'll have your car's manual. it's a step by step guide on how to remove everything and reinstalling it.

I recommend a knuckle joint and a shallow socket.

cpubugs · 10-18-2008, 05:08 PM

ratchet wrenches work great for getting the heat sheild bolts off. I ended up breaking snapping the heads off and then cutting the dag'gum heat sheild with tin snips but I was going with wrapped headers... anyway. Sorry for the correction on this but there should be FOUR bolts to get your mani off not two... if you only have two your missing something... And if your 5th and 6th port actuaters are still in place you will need an extension and knuckle joint like phoenix said.

need RX7 · 10-18-2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpubugs

Sorry for the correction on this but there should be FOUR bolts to get your mani off not two... .

I think he's talking about where the rest of the exhaust connects to the exit of the manifold.

10-08-2008, 06:37 PM	#1
awizzle414 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	easiest way to get to exaust gasket? need tips Got a 91 n/a with an exaust leak, probably bad gasket,coming from the manifold to the pipes, looked at it but seems like a pain to get to the bolts. Any tricks so I don't have to take the top side all apart?

10-08-2008, 06:45 PM	#2
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Once you take the heat shield off it's pretty easy, just 2 nuts. (Mine doesn't have a heat shield, so I don't know whether or not it's hard to get off ) __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

10-08-2008, 07:03 PM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	It is easy from underneath the car, and once the heat shield is in the trash. While you have it off, might as well get a header! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

10-18-2008, 05:08 PM	#5
cpubugs The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	ratchet wrenches work great for getting the heat sheild bolts off. I ended up breaking snapping the heads off and then cutting the dag'gum heat sheild with tin snips but I was going with wrapped headers... anyway. Sorry for the correction on this but there should be FOUR bolts to get your mani off not two... if you only have two your missing something... And if your 5th and 6th port actuaters are still in place you will need an extension and knuckle joint like phoenix said. __________________ 1990 Vert (White on White) - SOLD 1988 Vert - SOLD 1987 Coupe - Just a roller 4 sale $300- 1991 Acura Legend Sedan L 3.2 - New DD