exhaust help

[mtownfiero]

Quick and possibly easy questions for some of you, im having trouble getting my exhaust to seal at the rear manifold to downpipe flange. I think im using the wrong bolts on the flange to i was wondering what the correct bolt for the stud on a 3x00 exhaust flange is and whats the correct gasket to use? Thanks, andrew.

[mtownfiero]

No one? I'd like to fix my exhaust leak tomorrow morning if i can, help please.

[jmgtp]

I can't help you on the bolt size, but does the 3x000 use the metal 'donut' gasket? The LQ1 manifold with which I am familiar has a 'ball and cone' type connection that utilizes a THICK metallic donut gasket. If that gasket is not present or degraded there is no chance of sealing right.