Got Donut?

[sparkyj]

I have a stamped C3 header exhaust.
The exhaust pipe had a spacer flange. One side is beveled for what I guess would be a donut.
The flange is bent

Can I just take "a donut" and put it between the exhaust manifold and exhaust plate? And compress?

I've seen a lot of posts here with folks trying to conquer the leaky manifold scenario. I too have exhaust shooting otf the block side of my manifold and pipe flange.

I didn't try putting the spacer plate in there because it appears bent.

I had a regular metal circle lined gasket but it leaked

Thanks for any advice!

 

[LaGrasta]

When you figure it out, let me know.

 

[sparkyj]

well, one donut bites the dust.

Someone was recommending copper. I've used those plates on headers and they work. Will try to find a supplier that stamps that shape and let you know...

 

[sparkyj]

just to recap. I have a spacer plate about 3/8" thick between the exhaust pipe and manifold. Can these be purchased new? I need a replacement. This is the part that on one side accepts the donut while the other side is flat and accepts a flat gasket to mount to the down pipe part of the tailpipe.

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