I put my fwd controls on a couple weeks ago and had to remove the front pipe to get at the brake-side components. I do not recall there being a gasket so when finished I just put the pipe back in place on the head and bolted it down. I may be paranoid but I feel like I hear a tic now. Is a gasket replacement necessary if you unbolt the header from the head for any reason?

 

It's hit and miss on the old gasket sealing up. Any time I have ever removed and exhaust I always replaced the gaskets with new. Just some cheap insurance. You may also want to try and re torque the pipe and see if that helps.

 

It's wise to always replace the manifold gasket when you R&R an exhaust pipe. The gaskets are pretty cheap and it's not worth having to redo the job if it leaks.
I keep spares on-hand just like I do oil, oil filters, spark plugs, bulbs, etc.

 

I don't reuse condoms or gaskets.

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Item 22 and 24 if I am looking at it right.

 

I'll make a trip down to the dealer this afternoon. The headers are fairly simple to pull off and on so no biggie. thanks :thumbup:

 

gaskets I understand that....but condoms, you can just turn them inside out and use them again....

 

Right! Same way I get two days out of underwear, and socks.

 

Just throw them against the wall. If they don't stick they are good for another round

(good for all of the above)

 

Never tried that myself but I haven't had to use one in a LONG time. LOL

 

Underwear you can get 4 uses.