Exhaust Manifold Gasket

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    Hello, I have a '71 Maverick, with a 200 engine. I'm thinking of replacing the E-M gasket since I've already replaced the pipe flange gasket. I've seen that there are locking tab washers on the E-M bolts. What do these washers do? Wouldn't standard washers work? Or are these rated for engine heat temperatures? Should I replace the bolts too?
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    Soak things down for 3-days with PB Blaster first...and pray you don't snap a bolt when you remove them...they break easy. Ask me how I know.
     
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    I was going to say the same thing. If it isn't leaking....I wouldn't touch it.
     
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    Excellent information, Don and Jeff! What would I call the bolts to get the higher grade ones? I'm guessing that the E-M gasket doesn't use any kind of sealer, right?
     
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    may want to have it milled/resurfaced if not flat, at least check it for cracks...:yup:
     
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    Thank you all so much, you've taught me to fish! More questions to come in the near future.
     
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