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10-07-2015
Its been 5 years since I installed the TOGs and I get older and forget stuff.
Looking at the TOG gaskets, I don't think I can simply remove the flange bolts to replace the gasket.
Any tips to replacing the gasket? Not sure if I have to loosen front&rear headers.
Thank you
10-07-2015
If you pulled the crossover, it would be easier than pulling front/rear
10-07-2015
there are 2 bolts at the top gasket and 2 bolts down by the tranny dipstick. is it as simple as removing those bolts and removing the cross over?
10-07-2015
Yes.. however.. I hate TOGS because of that rear crossover connection point. I've found it typically requires two guys ... unless you bind bolts/studs into one side and make it a one man job.
10-07-2015
be nice if those flanges were v band clamps.
10-07-2015
You mean the nuts are NOT welded on already for you ?
That would suck....
10-07-2015
Donut gasket and some right stuff rtv
10-07-2015
Nuts were not welded on any of the ones I have installed.
I found that ICM studs with extra nuts etc worked well to make it one man vs two guys fighting it.
10-07-2015
So it's possible I'm either lucky or you're very unlucky ?
10-07-2015
Probably a newer version. All the ones I've ever been given to install.. didn't.
10-07-2015
thanks for the steps for removing the 4 bolts. I will have a helper underneath to hold the ratchet. The hard part will be getting to the bolts.
Its been a while since I assembled, when putting it back together , will it I need to loosen the headers -or- can I just insert the crossover and new gaskets and tighten away?
Steps
1) remove front crossover flange bolts
2) remove rear crossover flange bolts by collector. Having a buddy helps
3) remove crossover
4) replace gaskets. you might have to loosely tighten bolts to keep new gaskets in place
5) put crossover back with gaskets. position for no leaks
6) tighten top, then bottom and repeat sequence until tight
7) check for leaks
10-07-2015
you got old school donuts in the flanges, not a gasket. looks like you'll have to at least loosen up the front header too.
10-07-2015
Damn Bill, what blower was that ?
10-07-2015
Honestly..I have never done it on a car at that point, I'd say. wing it a touch.. I bet you can remove just the 4 bolts, replace the donuts and be done.
Took you long enough to notice that BobThat's a 112 with adapter plate IC.
10-08-2015
It's. It's beautiful ... I guess you ARE lucky
10-08-2015
Was a customers, not mine.
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