exhaust gaskets>?

[gmc64sub]

Hello,
I just removed, cleaned up, painted and replaced my exhaust manifolds. I didn't use any gaskets, just a little of the red high temp silicon, on the advice of a diesel mechanic at the local shop. Now I find out I do have a set of the gaskets in my Felpro engine gasket set (hiding under a layer of cardboard)! Should I install the gaskets now while it is relatively easy, or do I need to worry about it? The GM manual and the Diesel Page R&R guide make no mention of this at all.

Thanks for any advice...
Richard

[mirage]

I've got no gaskets on my exhaust manifolds and no leaks. From everything I've seen most of them came from the factory that way. I wouldn't worry about it unless you know you're leaking there.

[grape]

only thing an exhaust gasket is good for on a turbo engine is giving you about a .030" thick exhaust leak when a chunk blows out. Even on gas cars with turbos......gaskets are a no no.