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Old 08-04-2009, 09:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Exhaust gaskets

Anyone have a slick way of installing new exhaust gaskets in the cylinder heads...Everytime I do it, I invent new cuss words...
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I use a bearing race installer....and gently push the gasket in. Every once and a while it still gets cocked and won't go in straight.....
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I just use my fingers. Never had a problem.

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Old 08-05-2009, 09:40 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Got em in, ran the scoot with the "modified" Thunderheader last evening, will post pics when I get em uploaded... The gaskets always go in but they are such a pain... Thanks guys...
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Old 08-06-2009, 10:11 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I did this yesterday.. with my fingers and it was definitely a pain in the arse.

The only thing that really pissed me off though was when the dealer told me it was going to be $16.95 for the gaskets.. holy crap
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