Creating my own exhaust gaskets?
 

I need to replace at least 4 of my gaskets from the manifold back and I really don't want to pay $9 a gasket (I'm a cheap ass). Is it possible to create my own from affordable gasket material? I know that FCs will destroy your standard kaset, so what material would you suggest? I was actually thinking of aluminium or copper, but I'm not sure how well of a seal that would create. :D

I used Headgasket paper from a checker.

It has a metal lining in it and was easy enough to cut with clippers.

It worked for me and I have enough material to make ike 40 gaskets.

How much does it cost? i need to make a water filler nect gasket, turbo manifold gasket, turbo to manifold gasket, and LIM-UIM gasket..

How well has it held up to the rigors of the rotary, and can it be used for other gaskets for things like the intake and BAC valve? :D

How well has it held up to the rigors of the rotary, and can it be used for other gaskets for things like the intake and BAC valve? :D

I'm getting ready to get this project underway, I just finished undercoating the car, so I can start ripping into the exhaust next. Is there anything I should look out for when I'm pulling those components apart, and is there anything special I have to do when putting it back together?

Thanks! :D

Well for your first Q. They held up for a few months no prob. I then switched exhausts and got real ones(racing beat/corksport ones).

The number one thing needed in our exhaust systems removal is PB BLASTER!

The stuff works 100x's better than WD40 or somehting else.

Be patient. I am betting you'll strip/snap at least one bolt.

Be prepared to drill it out and get a new one/bolt and nut combo.

I've snapped a bolt off my main cat,exhaust manifold, and catback.

The good thing is that everything is new now so it isn;t rusty and seized.

Where would one find this fine producT?