Exaust Manifold gaskets

[Jaehnert Floyd]

How much of an issue is replacing the exaust manifold gaskets on a 1963 Avanti. Is there a printed process to do so in any of the Avanti repair manuals or articles in the A.O.A.I. magazines?. I am told mine are leaking although I can't hear it. Floyd

[dynolou2]

Which ones are leaking? The gaskets at the head pipes are the most likley. Simply removing the two nuts on the head pipes, and loosen the exhaust hangers, pull down remove old gasket and reassemble. You can use FelPro gasket # 60052, it has a steel inner ring to aid sealing. If your Avanti still has the stock studs you can replace them with brass ones from your local hardware store. Lou Cote