Exhaust flange gasket removal...ASAP

[Clay'87IS]

Hey, finally got around to replacing the exhaust flange gaskets.....the messed up one came right out because it was all torn up...but the one that wasnt damaged wont come out. I know that after unbolting the two pieces, the bottom should just drop and allow you to take the gaskets out; however this is not the case with the one nearest the front of the car. Anything I'm doing wrong? How do you get it out?!?!

[KenC]

The gasket between the down-pipes and the exhaust manifold?

[Clay'87IS]

Eh, yes? I dont know shit about motors, but I'm sure thats it.

[KenC]

Is it stuck to the manifold or downpipes? Shouldn't you just be able to scrape it off?

[Clay'87IS]

Yeah but it isnt stuck...I can wiggle it around. I just cant push the downpipes down far enough to get the gasket out. And I cant push it down anymore...my dad and I both tried...

[KenC]

The bolts go through the gasket don't they? (I changed my cat+downpipes about 6 months ago and I can't remember). If you have the bolts out that connect the downpipes to the exhaust manifold it should only take about 5 minutes to drop the entire exhaust out.

[Clay'87IS]

Got it! Just needed some more muscle.....no problem for me *ahem*

Thanks!