I think you are refering to the metal donut gasket. It is a pain
to get at but not difficult to fix from under the car. Put plenty of PB
Blaster on the studs and heat them with a torch if necessary. Go slow..
afew turns off then bach a few turns. You don't want to snap a stud. As
far as the brakes make sure they are adjusted.
...Art
On Thu, 2 Jul 1998, Sam Snow wrote:
> I'm looking at a 74.5 that some sore of blown gasket around the exaust
> header -> pipe connection (I think).
>
> How hard and or expensive would this be to fix?
>
> ====
> Another question--
>
> This was only the 2nd mgb that I've driven. The brake system just got new
> wheel clys and a new master cyl. Compared to my Volvo the brakes aren't
> that great... and compared to our ould '52 army jeep they are a toss up...
> but maybe a litte worse.
>
> Is this normal?
>
> thanks,
> Sam
>
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