As long as the manifold being put on is not warped. Do not use a gasket. The
factory did not use exhaust gaskets and had no problem with leaks. Every
time I have used exhaust gaskets on my mopars they leak. I take them off and
they no longer leak.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: <JOEHOLSOM@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 6:03 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Exhaust manifolds
> I am getting ready to replace the cracked exhaust manifolds on my 65
> convert.My mechanic says that we have to have gaskets or the manifolds
will
> leak and I will have problems down the road. The field service service
manual
> does not show the use of any gaskets. I guess what I need to know is which
> one to follow, the manual or the mechanic? Thanks,
> Joe 64 coupe & 65 convert
>
>