Description of π§ Original Toyota 17451-21060 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
2004-2009 Prius. A high quality OEM replacement toyota part. Backed by 1 year or 12k warranty which ever comes first. A Genuine Toyota Part. Exhaust Pipe Gasket.
Mounts directly to the end of the exhaust pipe on the exhaust manifold. No questions. It should cost around $20, but there aren't many alternatives to take the risk.
Toyota OEM parts are usually the safest approach. Yes, they cost a little more, but they always fit and last a long time. I bought 2 secondary pads that didn't fit. The original lasted 365,000 miles. Yes, of course 5 stars.
My 2007 Prius sounded like a reacher and spewed exhaust fumes into the cabin and couldn't take it anymore. Bought this along with a new set of screws and springs and fixed it for $80! Works perfectly. There were other noises like creaking and clanking, but after replacing the gasket they were gone! The old one was shot.
Don't even try to use Fel-Pro gaskets or aftermarket o-rings because as far as I can tell none of them will fit. Toyota products are my only viable option. This is a very specific shape and size for the 2004-2009 2nd generation Toyota Prius. I wish there was another way. I suppose you could just hook up the flex pipe, but you really need the spring bolts to create the long lasting vibration and wear they create on the manifold and surrounding pipes. In terms of cost, this is the cheapestβ¦