If you have even a small amount exhaust gasses by passing the correct flow through the exhaust system, it will lead to a loss of performance, and potential piston and valve damage. So if this packing is not in good shape, then it would be better to replace with new. After all, just one thing less to worry about on your Honda. To find many more genuine Honda parts to help relieve the stress of running your classic, check out the online catalogue for your model, and see what you could be missing!
Note: this part is superseded by 18391ML8000.
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