22re exhaust donuts

[Devils Paw 80]

Between the manifold and downpipe, mine are apparently shot once again for the second time in three years. Is replacement easy enough without a lift, and any ideas on how to keep them from wearing so quickly?

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Is your exhaust misaligned? Or is the rear half loose? That could cause premature failure....

 

[KLF]

Long extension, 14mm 6-point deep socket. Get new nuts, they are a one-time use nut with an oblong hole. If you try to re-use the old nuts, they will come loose and drive you crazy.

Do you have the little hanger thingy that bolts to the bellhousing and clamps to the exhaust? This keeps that joint from flexing as the engine moves around.

 

[Bogo]

Long extension, 14mm 6-point deep socket. Get new nuts, they are a one-time use nut with an oblong hole. If you try to re-use the old nuts, they will come loose and drive you crazy.

Do you have the little hanger thingy that bolts to the bellhousing and clamps to the exhaust? This keeps that joint from flexing as the engine moves around.

I second this... Nuts one use only, and that hanger are both very important.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Thanks guys. I do have the hangar. Napa says part # 600814 includes studs and nuts for 6 bucks.