Need Help-Blown Exhaust Gaskets

makeithappen · 02-10-2016, 01:42 PM

Hello All!
I wanted to see if anyone could help me with something I just noticed today while changing my oil. I have had my Invidia exhaust and AAM Test pipes for about 7000 miles now and noticed that three of the exhaust gaskets are blown out. Two at the back of the X pipe and one before the muffler. Any idea why this is? I am going to just put new ones in but would rather it not just happen all over again. I used the gaskets that came with the exhaust.

barncobob · 02-10-2016, 04:56 PM

i dont know but if the exhaust gasket is blown is it louder or sound weird.

Jsolo · 02-10-2016, 05:01 PM

Pics? What do you mean by blown? Part of it is missing?

JARblue · 02-10-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by makeithappen

I used the gaskets that came with the exhaust.

You purchase new or used? If used, then new gaskets should be solve your problem. Or if you installed new gaskets with your Invidia exhaust mated to your cats and then later installed the AAM TPs. I like to use new gaskets whenever one of the mating surfaces changes (though its not always necessary).

If everything is new, then that's kinda odd. I might contact whoever you got the gaskets from and ask them about your specific situation.

PongSanity · 02-10-2016, 05:24 PM

if they'blown then buy new ones..... vibrant gaskets works... could buy them from amazon or z1motorsports.

stansens · 02-10-2016, 06:02 PM

When gaskets go missing from exhaust pipes that are bolted together it is usually caused by bolts coming loose. Lock washers could help placed under the nuts prior to tightening. Next make sure that all of the rubber isolators are not ripped or weakened. Pipes can't touch body anywhere but you would hear that. As mentioned by others the exhaust sound must have changed at some point. Lastly if there is damage and the flanges don't fit tightly together then the joint would leak and part of the gasket could blow out. Close inspection might be needed.

makeithappen · 02-10-2016, 10:34 PM

I have black on the pipe where it is basically leaking and the gasket looks like it is missing or damaged in the area of the black leak mark. I will take pictures in the morning. I started to smell the exhaust a lot more in the cabin and when my windows were opened and I was at lights it was a very strong smell.

I checked the bolts and it did seem one was slightly loose but the other areas had tight bolts.

I am going to just buy new ones but was curious if anyone knew why it would happen.

The exhaust was bought brand new from Invidia and the gaskets were sent by them as well. The system is loud in the first place so a difference in that would not be noticed.

Thanks everyone!

JARblue · 02-11-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by makeithappen

I have black on the pipe where it is basically leaking and the gasket looks like it is missing or damaged in the area of the black leak mark. I will take pictures in the morning. I started to smell the exhaust a lot more in the cabin and when my windows were opened and I was at lights it was a very strong smell.

The exhaust was bought brand new from Invidia and the gaskets were sent by them as well. The system is loud in the first place so a difference in that would not be noticed.

Your brand new exhaust came with a damaged flange?

I would be sending that pic to Invidia and getting a new exhaust.

Barring that, some Red RTV sealant on the damaged flange with new gaskets should take care of the leak

makeithappen · 02-11-2016, 08:50 PM

No- after 10,000 or so miles the exhaust gasket is now blown. see pictures attached

Help

PongSanity · 02-12-2016, 12:22 AM

Replace them with gaskets from invidia or vibrant.

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makeithappen · 02-12-2016, 08:34 AM

These were gaskets from Invidia that did this. This is what came with the exhaust.

All of this is still not telling me what could have caused this with less then 10,000 miles on the exhaust.

Chuck33079 · 02-12-2016, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeithappen

These were gaskets from Invidia that did this. This is what came with the exhaust.

All of this is still not telling me what could have caused this with less then 10,000 miles on the exhaust.

Not tightened enough? Tightened too much? Who knows. Replace the gasket with red rtv and go on with your life. That's aftermarket parts for you - there's always something to deal with.

SouthArk370Z · 02-13-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by makeithappen

No- after 10,000 or so miles the exhaust gasket is now blown. see pictures attached
(pics removed)
Help

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeithappen

... All of this is still not telling me what could have caused this with less then 10,000 miles on the exhaust.

It looks like either a bolt was loose or the flange(s) is damaged. Once a leak started, the exhaust gasses cut through the gasket. There may also be some cutting of the flange(s).

Get some good gaskets (any decent brand should work well), inspect the flanges for damage, replace gaskets, make sure flanges are tight and square, carry on.

02-10-2016, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
makeithappen Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 75 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	Need Help-Blown Exhaust Gaskets Hello All! I wanted to see if anyone could help me with something I just noticed today while changing my oil. I have had my Invidia exhaust and AAM Test pipes for about 7000 miles now and noticed that three of the exhaust gaskets are blown out. Two at the back of the X pipe and one before the muffler. Any idea why this is? I am going to just put new ones in but would rather it not just happen all over again. I used the gaskets that came with the exhaust. __________________ 2014 370z - Invidia Gemini CBE - AAM Test Pipes - Stillen Gen 3 Intake

02-10-2016, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Pics? What do you mean by blown? Part of it is missing? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

02-10-2016, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
stansens Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 144 Drives: 2016, 370z Rep Power: 192	When gaskets go missing from exhaust pipes that are bolted together it is usually caused by bolts coming loose. Lock washers could help placed under the nuts prior to tightening. Next make sure that all of the rubber isolators are not ripped or weakened. Pipes can't touch body anywhere but you would hear that. As mentioned by others the exhaust sound must have changed at some point. Lastly if there is damage and the flanges don't fit tightly together then the joint would leak and part of the gasket could blow out. Close inspection might be needed. SouthArk370Z likes this.

02-10-2016, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
makeithappen Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 75 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	I have black on the pipe where it is basically leaking and the gasket looks like it is missing or damaged in the area of the black leak mark. I will take pictures in the morning. I started to smell the exhaust a lot more in the cabin and when my windows were opened and I was at lights it was a very strong smell. I checked the bolts and it did seem one was slightly loose but the other areas had tight bolts. I am going to just buy new ones but was curious if anyone knew why it would happen. The exhaust was bought brand new from Invidia and the gaskets were sent by them as well. The system is loud in the first place so a difference in that would not be noticed. Thanks everyone! __________________ 2014 370z - Invidia Gemini CBE - AAM Test Pipes - Stillen Gen 3 Intake

02-11-2016, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
makeithappen Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 75 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	No- after 10,000 or so miles the exhaust gasket is now blown. see pictures attached Help __________________ 2014 370z - Invidia Gemini CBE - AAM Test Pipes - Stillen Gen 3 Intake Last edited by makeithappen; 02-11-2016 at 09:09 PM.

02-10-2016, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	i dont know but if the exhaust gasket is blown is it louder or sound weird.

02-10-2016, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
PongSanity Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 261 Drives: '09 G37s KH3 6MT Rep Power: 11	if they'blown then buy new ones..... vibrant gaskets works... could buy them from amazon or z1motorsports.

02-12-2016, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
PongSanity Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 261 Drives: '09 G37s KH3 6MT Rep Power: 11	Replace them with gaskets from invidia or vibrant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-12-2016, 08:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
makeithappen Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 75 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	These were gaskets from Invidia that did this. This is what came with the exhaust. All of this is still not telling me what could have caused this with less then 10,000 miles on the exhaust. __________________ 2014 370z - Invidia Gemini CBE - AAM Test Pipes - Stillen Gen 3 Intake

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