Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement

[ShiftedReality1990]

Good afternoon, everyone. 

I've just had my excellent and ultimately reliable Yaris 2004 for her MOT and she passed 😁 The garage advised me that the exhaust manifold is leaking minor exhaust gasses but not affecting the emissions, but they recommend that the gasket should be replaced. How difficult is it to replace? I've looked on eBay for a replacement gasket and there are 2 different versions. Just want to get the right one. 1.3L VVT-I T3 2004 My reg is NH53 GVP. VNK chassis. 

 

Can't seem to find a tutorial online to change the gasket. The gasket is between the engine block and the manifold by the way, not the doughnut gasket at the bottom of the manifold. 

 

Any advice is appreciated👍

 

Pete

[flash22]

is it leaking at the manifold or the donut

age will be the biggest factor as the nuts and studs will be rotten and seized solid do the 2 lower ones first

I would pay the extra and go with a Victor Reinz gasket

VNK will be the 2SZFE engine

https://web.tecalliance.net/reinz/en/parts/cars/part/9/71-53112-00/detail?targetId=17319&typeNumber=17319#@brc/brands:Car;targetType:cars/assem:TOYOTA%20YARIS%20(_P1_)%201.3%20(SCP12_%2C%20SCP13_%2C%20SCP12R%2C%20SCP13R);targetType:cars;targetId:17319;typeNumber:17319/lnkparts:Gaskets;targetType:cars;assemblyGroupId:100223;targetId:17319;typeNumber:17319/assignedPartDetail:71-53112-00;targetType:cars;brandId:9;articleNo:71-53112-00;targetId:17319;typeNumber:17319

[ShiftedReality1990]

Many thanks for the reply, Flash. The garage said there is a minor leak right at the far left side top of the manifold. I'll take a picture of the area to explain it better.

Looking at the manifold, I can certainly see the rusty nuts are going to be a huge problem. I think PlusGas and heat will be my best friend. I had the exhaust replaced last year so I'm hoping the nuts and bolts will be easy to remove. Thanks for the gasket advice. I have just bought a gasket

 

Pete

[flash22]

you may need a nut splitter if they are too bad

[ShiftedReality1990]