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Offline krafty33

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Exhaust leak
« on: April 05, 2010, 03:36:42 pm »
I have a leak that I think is coming from the collector. It is a 3 bolt flange. I am currently using the donut type gasket. Would I be better of going to the flat gasket or is there another option.
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Offline Josh454

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Re: Exhaust leak
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2010, 07:59:34 pm »
Do you have manifolds or headers?
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Offline krafty33

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Re: Exhaust leak
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2010, 09:59:04 pm »
Headers
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: Exhaust leak
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2010, 11:55:34 pm »
Is it a continuous problem, or has it developed over time? If its a one time thing, then you should be able to fix it and call it good.

Make sure your exhaust piping is well supported down the line also.
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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: Exhaust leak
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2010, 12:17:00 am »
i never had a problem with just the flat gaskets as long as you use bolts with lock washers so they don't back out, i think i got the alum ones from autozone in their "performance" section
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Offline Blue 82

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Re: Exhaust leak
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2010, 07:08:32 pm »
Using a high temp locknut on the bolts will help em from blowin out
One type of high temp locknut is a Stover Nut
The threads on the tapered end will be oval or have a triangular shape


Flex type locknuts work well in High temp applications also
« Last Edit: April 06, 2010, 07:15:55 pm by Blue 82 »
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