An exhaust flange is a round gasket that is utilized to stop exhaust leaks in the middle of the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe of the vehicle.
Exhaust flange gasket operationThe exhaust flange is made with a bevel on both sides and a smooth interior. The beveled sides of the gasket help the gasket seal by letting the clamps form a ring-shaped clamping force on the surface. The gasket is composed of material that is required to resist heat and pressure. It is also forced into the middle of two mating surfaces of the exhaust parts and squishes in a bit to fill any gaps and prevent gaps from letting exhaust escape.
Common problems with a bad exhaust flange gasketA bad exhaust flange gasket can lead to engine noise, poor fuel economy, and a decline in engine performance.