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Strange B pipe gasket isssue

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Old 06-24-2014, 09:40 AM
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Strange B pipe gasket isssue

I purchased a dynomax resonator and muffler for my 2001 Maxima. I used the following diagram: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...600&cc=1374533

Everything lined up perfectly except the gasket that goes between the B pipe and resonator (part 31374 in the diagram). Any ideas? My mechanic retrofitted a temporary gasket but I'd like to use the correct part because its leaking a bit.

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Old 06-24-2014, 09:42 AM
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What's the issues? too big, too small, holes don't line up with the flanges? These things are pretty universal.

If anything, go get one at Nissan, they used good gaskets.
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Old 06-24-2014, 01:35 PM
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IIRC the OEM gasket is not just a flat gasket. It's that shape, but also has an integrated thick circular ring where the tubes connected as they're beveled on the inside, not just flat.
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Old 06-24-2014, 08:27 PM
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No holes, it was just a ring type gasket. It was too big. ID was 2 -1/4 but the size of the pipe is 2"

Strange right?
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Originally Posted by Domf3
No holes, it was just a ring type gasket. It was too big. ID was 2 -1/4 but the size of the pipe is 2" Strange right?
That is called a crush gasket it is used in between the OEM axleback and B pipe if you have a aftermarket exhaust part there you need a regular 2 hole gasket
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