I have a exhaust leak on both sides of my cat and wanted to know if mazda is the only place I can get these gaskets. Could I just go to a auto parts shop and get a generic one or is the RX-8 the only cars that uses these style gaskets? If not how much do they usually run from the dealer?

Thanks

 

Just call your local auto parts stores. Maybe try www.mazdatrix.com or www.racingbeat.com (these will probably be OEM products). I'm sure Mazda will charge you way too much.

FS

 

Front one is less than 10 bucks....I just replaced mine. The rear one is more....but I don't think it's that bad, less than 30 dollars I think??

 

you won't save much on those

the front gasket is a collapsing type, it is not reuseable, must be replaced anytime the cat pipe is separated from the manifold

 

does't RP sell a gasket kit for liek 30 bucks? dunno if this woudl work with stock components bt i don't see why not.

http://www.rx7.com/store/rx8/rx8exhaust.html

 

just go to your local parts store. NAPA, Pepboys, Autozone, Advanced Auto, Midas, etc. etc.

 

Went to autozone, nothing. I'll just go to the dealer. Thanks for the help.

 

btw does anybody know the part number for both gaskets?

 

Manifold to cat N3H1 40 305
Cat to exaust L307 40 581

 

thanks dannobre, appreciate you help.