catalytic converter to midpipe gasket

[Mikey97D]

The gasket piece that is between the catalytic converter & midpipe, is it a donut or an actual thin metal base gasket?

I ordered a gasket for it from the local Autozone, but its a thin metal gasket and I was expecting a donut sort of gasket. The hardware is two bolts with springs holding the joint together is why I was expecting the donut.

Thanks guys,
Mike

[decke48]

it is a donut gasket (liquid metal cone type).. those aftermarket gaskets have lots of applations. some times you get the right p/n gasket but it can be to small or big. if you get this get a gasket at subaru

[Mikey97D]

it is a donut gasket (liquid metal cone type).. those aftermarket gaskets have lots of applations. some times you get the right p/n gasket but it can be to small or big. if you get this get a gasket at subaru
Thanks! That's what I figured.

I'll see if I can get the part number for the donut gasket online for Subaru and order it. My local guy is pricey.

[2.5GT]

Keep in mind, Subaru gaskets are expensive.

Check out Grimmspeed.com for their gaskets. They are supposedly 22% thicker than the OEM gaskets.

[Mikey97D]

I ordered the cone/donut gasket last night from Dan Perkin's Subaru in Milford. Part Number 44022AA062 for $7. I'm paying more in shipping, but that is better than taking the time off from work to get it.

2.5GT - Thanks for the heads up, I'll check out Grimmspeed beforehand next time for gaskets.

[2.5GT]

I'm thinking of replacing all my gaskets with the grimmspeed gaskets...but i didn't know there's a donut gasket in place??? ...Looks like i might have to hit up the dealership again :roll:

[SubaGlue]

I got that gasket but its a little too big, i have a small exhaust leak and I think I need a new gasket. Ill have to tear down the cat again :mad:

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I ordered the cone/donut gasket last night from Dan Perkin's Subaru in Milford. Part Number 44022AA062 for $7. I'm paying more in shipping, but that is better than taking the time off from work to get it.

2.5GT - Thanks for the heads up, I'll check out Grimmspeed beforehand next time for gaskets.

I got my donut gasket from crappy Stamford Subaru.. but I got my knock sensor from Dan Perkin's

IMHO it's worth the extra drive to Dan Perkins due to a more "Friendly customer Service" for parts

Speaking of that how many cone gaskets are used in the exhaust? what about from the mid-pipe to the axle back? Reason I ask is I brought one from the dealer and it's just sitting in my dresser.

[decke48]

only cone/dount is the cat to mid. all others are flat metal gaskets

[Benfolio]

Go OEM. Both on my Legacy and a '01 Forester at work that's getting a new(er) motor, aftermarket gaskets were either too big or too small.
Not worth the headache.