Extraneous odors in the car in no way provide real comfort to the driver and passengers, and if it is also the smell of exhaust gases from the exhaust system, then this is definitely unsafe for health. Harmful exhaust emissions are also undesirable for the environment. The reason for this is the worn out gasket of the exhaust pipe of the muffler.

1. MERIVA A MPV (X03)
2. ASTRA G Hatchback (T98)
3. ASTRA G Saloon (T98)
4. ASTRA G Estate (T98)
5. PANDA (169_)
6. PANDA / PANDA CLASSIC (169_)
7. ASTRA H (A04)
8. ASTRA H Estate (A04)
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The main principle of the exhaust pipe gasket functionality

A muffler gasket or O-ring is used to insulate the gas joint between the rear muffler and the resonator (auxiliary muffler). Installing a gasket between the exhaust manifold and the muffler is also necessary in order to ensure the mutual movement of the muffler pipes. The muffler gasket usually cannot be repaired. If the gasket (ring) of the muffler is damaged, then it will have to be replaced with a new one.

The FA1 brand Gasket, exhaust pipe itself is made of sheet material and has a non-stick coating. In some cases, they are reinforced inside.