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Old 09-14-2008, 07:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Fixing an exhaust leak between R. precat/DP

Hey guys.. I got a 3sx DP a while ago and recently gutted my precats. after assembly It seems that I have an exhaust leak between the rear precat/dp. when I installed the DP I used all new OEM gaskets and the gasket was fine when I gutted the cats. My problem is I can't get the leak to go away. I've tightened the ever living shit out of the nuts holding the DP to the precat, but still I have a leak.

What's the name of the stuff you can use to seal small leaks? I'd like to be able to take it apart again If I need to..

Also, can I double gasket that connection? or will putting in more than 1 gasket make things worse? Is it possible that some how things aren't.. aligned?

just trying to see what my options are.. the leak isn't huge I just want it taken care of.
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Old 09-14-2008, 09:34 PM   #2 (permalink)
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looks like we can help each other out

Ultra Copper High Temp RTV on both sides of the exhaust gaskets. That should seal it up nicely. Not really a good idea to double up gaskets because it's twice the possibility of a leak.
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Old 09-15-2008, 07:24 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Fixing an exhaust leak between R. precat/DP

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looks like we can help each other out

Ultra Copper High Temp RTV on both sides of the exhaust gaskets. That should seal it up nicely. Not really a good idea to double up gaskets because it's twice the possibility of a leak.
sweet I'll have to swing by my local auto parts stores and see if they've got some.. then the PITA of taking it all apart again LOL

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