225...... muffler - headpipe gasket

[Huffa]

Being that that gasket (#4 below) is $15, is there anything I could use to substitute the stock OEM one?

http://parts.motorsportdealers.com/partimage.gifx?d=17700,3,1181003

Also....... :wondering why would there be 2 different ones on basically the same set up?

4 GASKET, muffler (DXK)
1 $14.80

4 GASKET, MUFFLER
1 $14.80

Also :rolleyes: ........... The header bolts (#16), I can just use regular hardware store type bolts, correct?

[RacerRichie]

no man spend the cash. The haeder one crushes to seal. Pluck it out and replace.
The other gasket conects the muffler \ head pipe.
it will leak if you dont....................

[Huffa]

no man spend the cash. The haeder one crushes to seal. Pluck it out and replace.
The other gasket conects the muffler \ head pipe.
it will leak if you dont....................

I know that :rolleyes: I'm looking for a cheaper alternitive for the header/muffler seal though.

15 seems a rip?

The header one you don't have to replace, you can .............

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=45715

[edog]

Man your cheap.Are you a redneck?LOL

[350x'inNY]

Man your cheap.Are you a redneck?LOL


Ummm... I wouldn't use regular bolts for exhaust studs... less you want them to fuse to your head and snap off.

Bruce

[MTS]

Use some High Temp Silicone if you dont wana buy the gasket...should work fine.

[Huffa]

Ummm... I wouldn't use regular bolts for exhaust studs... less you want them to fuse to your head and snap off.

Bruce

Oh, so they are a higher grade bolt then normal? They look like regular allen jobs but I guess I can't tell the grade just by looking?

Hmmm, seems like lots have them snap off anyway reguardless if they are stock or not.