Y Gaskets...Looking for hints and tips for install.

[Sopher]

Does the RT-S have the same Y-Gaskets?

 

[WackyDan]

Does the RT-S have the same Y-Gaskets?

Same engine. Most likely has same headers and pipe size, though the y pipes/manifold might be a bit different. I image on the RT that they are more work to get to, but I'll let Lamont or another RT owner talk to that.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Taking pictures now... Changing oil tonight so I took off all the panels I need to to also do the gaskets.

Thanks Dan! :2thumbs:

 

[burg650]

Today I took off the Y pipe to change the two exhaust gasket and once I removed the Hindle and the rubber that holds the Y pipe the whole pipe was very loose at the two joint where the two gasket are now I know why I was getting so much fumes, I also notices that inside the pipes there were two different colors the right side was white/silver and the left side was black and where the Y meets and become one it very black from that point anyone knows what this means are the plugs not burning the same, I also plan to change to the Iridium spark plugs. Does it matter which side I put the new gasket on, either the male pipe or inside the female side and also when I took of the Hindle I now know why I am getting exhaust leaks there as well as where the bolt to the clamp the pipe at that point it's not a perfect round anymore I believe the clamp was too tight and it cause the pipe to loose it's round shape so now how do I fix this problem.

 

[WackyDan]

See my follow up how to here:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19691

In regard to the hindle...Do a search on hindle and slot or slotting.

Others have noticed that the union between the hindle and y pipe is not fully round when clamped. They resolved that by cutting slots in the hindle to help the clamp form it perfectly round. Do a search and you will find pictures. I believe Lamont did a post on it.

Today I took off the Y pipe to change the two exhaust gasket and once I removed the Hindle and the rubber that holds the Y pipe the whole pipe was very loose at the two joint where the two gasket are now I know why I was getting so much fumes, I also notices that inside the pipes there were two different colors the right side was white/silver and the left side was black and where the Y meets and become one it very black from that point anyone knows what this means are the plugs not burning the same, I also plan to change to the Iridium spark plugs. Does it matter which side I put the new gasket on, either the male pipe or inside the female side and also when I took of the Hindle I now know why I am getting exhaust leaks there as well as where the bolt to the clamp the pipe at that point it's not a perfect round anymore I believe the clamp was too tight and it cause the pipe to loose it's round shape so now how do I fix this problem.