Blowing exhaust gasket

[OleVix]

Offside rear ex gasket has blown and is makung a ticking sound on load... Dangerous?

Can I use std LR gaskets or do I need Tvr?

[kenny Chim 4]

Hi and sorry that you didn't get an earlier reply.

A leaking gasket is only really dangerous if it is causing very hot gas to be blowing directly onto the GRP- but your car should have heat protection rivetted around that area anyway. I drove my last Chimaera for weeks (on a daily basis) in that state with no ill effects before I replaced them.

Note that the bolts are an utter pain to remove and put back. If you're not used to this kind of task I strongly recommend that you ask a local grease monkey to do it for you.

The best replacement option is to get stainless steel gaskets- and buy new bolts at the same time. You can do what I did and buy the complete set from Tim at ACT here:
http://www.actproducts.co.uk/shop/ms41-ss-bolts-me...

[cureton]

Ole, when the exhaust gases are blowing between the seal and the very thin aluminium wall between the cylinders you may gradually burn away material here, not want you want. Get it fixed soon.

[clive f]

what better time to remove the manifolds and get those pre cats out?

the gaskets from clevor trevor seem to last longer than most.

[OleVix]

Thanx guys, will order the act ones!