DIY Downpipe Exhaust Gasket
06-11-04, 08:10 PM
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DIY Downpipe Exhaust Gasket
Now that they're $80 for the turbo side, I've figured it would interesting to find an alternative so pulling the downpipe isn't a wallet buster.
I already tried using the copper/silicone RTV and laying a bead on both sides of the metal gasket. It didn't work.
I've come up with a few other candidates:
Mr Gasket Ultra Seal Exhaust Gasketing
McMaster-Carr Graphite Gasketing
Your thoughts?
I already tried using the copper/silicone RTV and laying a bead on both sides of the metal gasket. It didn't work.
I've come up with a few other candidates:
Mr Gasket Ultra Seal Exhaust Gasketing
McMaster-Carr Graphite Gasketing
Your thoughts?
06-12-04, 10:32 AM
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Super Snuggles
Re: DIY Downpipe Exhaust Gasket
Originally posted by dgeesaman
Your thoughts?
Your thoughts?
06-12-04, 11:00 AM
#4
Considering that the OEM replacement is now over $75, I don't consider it a waste. I do honestly have more time than money now.
I was figuring that since red-hot for steel is around 1000° F, any gasket that supports that should suffice. The hard part is finding a gasketing that is documented to handle it.
I was figuring that since red-hot for steel is around 1000° F, any gasket that supports that should suffice. The hard part is finding a gasketing that is documented to handle it.
06-12-04, 11:17 AM
#5
Super Snuggles
Originally posted by dgeesaman
I was figuring that since red-hot for steel is around 1000° F, any gasket that supports that should suffice.
I was figuring that since red-hot for steel is around 1000° F, any gasket that supports that should suffice.
06-12-04, 11:38 AM
#6
Originally posted by jimlab
There's a reason why Mazda used metal gaskets. If you want to experiment, be my guest, but I will warn you that even on a Supra the "make it yourself" gasket material you found doesn't hold up for **** between the turbos and the downpipe.
There's a reason why Mazda used metal gaskets. If you want to experiment, be my guest, but I will warn you that even on a Supra the "make it yourself" gasket material you found doesn't hold up for **** between the turbos and the downpipe.
As far as a reason - it strikes me as ridiculous that FD owners should have to buy an $80 gasket every time they pull a downpipe. If I would find something effective, I'm sure others would appreciate the option.
Anyway, I'm sorry you got **** in your Cornflakes this morning. It's a much more sensible idea than to cut up a perfectly pristine 95 FD. It would have been worth your time to just buy a Lingenfelter, but THAT'S NOT MY BUSINESS.
Dave
06-12-04, 11:41 AM
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the oem dp gaskets last forever, you dont have to replace it every time
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06-12-04, 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by j9fd3s
the oem dp gaskets last forever, you dont have to replace it every time
the oem dp gaskets last forever, you dont have to replace it every time
I agree! Last year when I put on my downpipe I re-used the old gasket. It never leaked! 6 months later I pulled the engine to replace my clutch and I still re-used the same ole gasket when I put the down pipe back on. It still doesn't leak. Same goes for the two manifold gaskets.
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06-12-04, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by dgeesaman
The local dealership told me the newer more expensive gasket is a different part number. Is this true, and what is the difference?
Dave
The local dealership told me the newer more expensive gasket is a different part number. Is this true, and what is the difference?
Dave
n3b7-13-491 i think is the new #
i dont know what the difference is
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