Exhaust leak grrr

[orthobird]

kwj48;17745 wrote: Here's it is. http://www.all-spec.com/products/81878.html?gclid=CJ-itN243sACFZJr7AodU00Aqw



I get mine at the auto store.

much more reasonable!!!

 

[Yakman]

My best friend is a Caterpillar equipment mechanic. He got me useing Caterpillar silicone, it super stuff. I always had the pipes on my old Harley Shovelhead leaking bad, tryed the Cat Silicone and threw the ultra copper in the trash. That was 3 years ago.

 

[jaybird]

kwj48;17727 wrote: I have done all the above. I use ultra copper, no paper gasket and re-tighten while still hot ( not running). And it doesn't have to be a big glob of RTV but just a thin layer should do the trick.

This. Only difference is sometimes I will true the surfaces up with an aluminum sanding block and some 180-240 grit sandpaper.

 

[jaybird]

kwj48;17727 wrote: I have done all the above. I use ultra copper, no paper gasket and re-tighten while still hot ( not running). And it doesn't have to be a big glob of RTV but just a thin layer should do the trick.

This. Only difference is sometimes I will true the surfaces up with an aluminum sanding block and some 180-240 grit sandpaper.

 

[1932]

how to stop oil leak at header to pipe, put a sealant on ?

 

[49dimes]

No One likes what I do. BUT ME! No filing no sanding only prep work is a clean surface and new gasket. Never had a leak. Ever.

This has been around a long long time. Because it works. Think I paid 99cents. Gaskets are cheap too. Make them.

So if you like "old school" . If not . Choice is yours.

 

[1932]

I ment at coupler between header and tunned pipe.

 

[49dimes]

I ment at coupler between header and tunned pipe.

I was posting the OP. But! I have used it there also and then drill and tap for 4-40 x 3/16 button head screw to each end so your pipe or can wont turn with vibration. Also wrap with Teflon tape. Here is a example but not a gasser. The exhaust temps are higher though because it is a 4 cycle.

 

[49dimes]

That picture shows how clean everything stays even with messy nitro. It has 6 gallons of 30% and looks good.

 

[jhelber08]

No One likes what I do. BUT ME! No filing no sanding only prep work is a clean surface and new gasket. Never had a leak. Ever.

This has been around a long long time. Because it works.View attachment 20446 Think I paid 99cents. Gaskets are cheap too. Make them.

So if you like "old school" . If not . Choice is yours.

I like to put that on my cheeseburgers to keep the pickles from sliding off!