downpipe gasket needed

[81SPIDERMATT]

for my 81 .... 2 big holes and 6 small holes .... cant seem to find any online and need one for my project to get back on the road..... anyone got one laying around? thanks for a lead or tips on how to get one ...Matt

[focodave]

Matt,

I have one that you are welcome to have.
It came with a new complete gasket set for my 1980 1995cc engine, from Auto Ricambi.
Only thing is that it does not have 6 small holes -- it has 4 small holes.
See photo below.
If you want it, let me know.

[18Fiatsandcounting]

Is this the one you're looking for?
https://autoricambi.us/exhaust-flange-g ... e-1980-85/

I realize it's out of stock, but you could call them and see if they expect it back in stock anytime soon. Or get a part number and do some searching.

-Bryan

[focodave]

Hey Bryan,

This is really odd.
I have used many of the gaskets from the complete kit I got from Auto Ricambi and they all fit fine on my 1980 F.I. 2 litre.
I did not need to use the gasket for the exhaust down pipe.
I wonder why the gasket that came with my kit only has 4 small holes.
Hmmm.

Dave

[focodave]

OK -- so I checked and double-checked the gasket set part number I ordered and have used many of the gaskets out of, from Auto Ricambi.
I got complete gasket set number GA6-485.
It included that 4-small-hole gasket I took a photo of earlier.
I see now that the 4-small-hole gasket is for earlier cars.
Very interesting that it would have been included in the gasket set that clearly fits my 2 litre fuel-injected engine, and in a kit that is supposed to be for 1980-1985 fuel injected engines.
Stranger things have happened, I suppose...

[tima01864]

The exhaust flange gasket is not used on the later models with the 3 2 1. I bought one copper gasket, But it is not standard so none in the gasket set

[focodave]

Very sorry, Matt.
Looks like I do not have what you need.

[18Fiatsandcounting]

To solve this, we probably need to hear back from 81SPIDERMATT for some more detail on what he is looking for.

-Bryan

[toyfiats]

Often time the gasket sets will include pieces that may not be needed for your particular model year car, but should include all the pieces for the listed year.

The fuel injected Spiders do NOT use a gasket for the 6 bolt exhaust manifold to downpipe, which is why none was included, and why you'll not find it listed individually anywhere else either.

[81SPIDERMATT]

sorry guys was in NY for a while and now am back..... 18 fiats and counting had it right with his link and i am guessing they are now back in stock because i ordered one ..... i had heard before that one was not used originally ..... but had one when i took it apart before to do work on o2 sensor, i think it was, so i replaced it ..... now i am at it again with other stuff and need another one after pulling the engine .....thanks ...Matt

[85redpini]

fiat did not offer a gasket for the 6 bolt exhaust manifold. it is a "machined surface" and that is why it has the lockover tabs to keep it tight.
https://spiderroadster.com/124EXHAUSTfi.htm

i have seen some aftermarket offerings, but i do not think anyone has them in stock right now

[85redpini]

OK -- so I checked and double-checked the gasket set part number I ordered and have used many of the gaskets out of, from Auto Ricambi.
I got complete gasket set number GA6-485.
It included that 4-small-hole gasket I took a photo of earlier.
I see now that the 4-small-hole gasket is for earlier cars.
Very interesting that it would have been included in the gasket set that clearly fits my 2 litre fuel-injected engine, and in a kit that is supposed to be for 1980-1985 fuel injected engines.
Stranger things have happened, I suppose...

it is not in the kit if it did not exist in real life. do not blame the vendor

[81SPIDERMATT]

mine shipped today