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EXHOURST GASKET

Post by TCTrev » Sun May 07, 2023 8:28 am

REPLACING EXHOURST MANIFOLD GASKET DRY OR WITH SEALENT ON TC
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Re: EXHOURST GASKET

Post by Steve Simmons » Sun May 07, 2023 8:36 am

Personally I always install dry and haven't had any issues. I've heard of people using sealer but I haven't found it necessary.
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Re: EXHOURST GASKET

Post by JonnyP » Sun May 07, 2023 1:32 pm

I used Loctite 5990 copper exhaust sealant on the joint between manifold and pipe. No leaks.
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Re: EXHOURST GASKET

Post by Steve Simmons » Sun May 07, 2023 1:36 pm

I used that stuff on a troublesome Studebaker once. It worked well.
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