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CMI headers and Sealant
Is it a no no to use sealant on the flange between header and tailpipe?? If its acceptable, RTV Red??
Thanks... new to the forum but have been stalking for a while!!! |
You can try to let it set before running. That's the only thing stellings uses. |
rope seal or compression thin gasket ??
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Compression Thin gasket. V-clamp and T Bolt
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Ive never used it on the v clamp
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Re-assembing and 1 flange marries up perfect and 1 is a little off. T bolt was a bit rusty on that side so Im assuming it leaked alittle. Prior owner definitely used something on it from the looks of the gasket. Whats lesser of 2 evils, doubling gasket or Hi Temp red??
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the tails have to be aligned perfectly inorder not to have a leak......Id use sealant and not 2 gaskests
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Thanks Speedy
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One thing might be going on if this is twin engine they could have two pipes or two headers switched. |
Originally Posted by Kryptonite
(Post 4699704)
Is it a no no to use sealant on the flange between header and tailpipe?? If its acceptable, RTV Red??
Thanks... new to the forum but have been stalking for a while!!!
Originally Posted by 14 apache
(Post 4699724)
One thing might be going on if this is twin engine they could have two pipes or two headers switched. |
Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy
(Post 4699712)
Ive never used it on the v clamp
I make sure the flanges are nice and clean. So far so good. Using a sealant makes them a mother to get cleaned. Also, loosen up your clamps/break the hoses free at the tips so that it's easier to adjust the alignment of the surfaces. the v-clamp will align the pipe and the gasket for you. |
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