Do exhaust headers need sealant/gasket maker?

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02-13-08, 06:01 PM

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Do exhaust headers need sealant/gasket maker?

So i pulled off the RB header on my '88 n/a manual, and found black silicone-looking sealant all over the metallic looking gasket. I've got a new gasket ala mazdatrix.
do i need sealant, or is the gasket adequate?

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02-13-08, 07:45 PM

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Just the gasket, NO SEALANT.
Scrape all traces of the remaining stuff off!

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02-14-08, 06:12 AM

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Get new lock washers, or you will be replacing that header gasket again.

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02-14-08, 06:15 AM

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Thanks everyone!
I'm on it.
steve

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