Quick question I need help guys!

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 10:55 AM

So I just got my ark dt-s exhaust and the box was beat to hell. It had holes everywhere. I took out the exhaust from the box, which was wrapped and had no padding, and noticed there was something missing. The box only came w/ the exhaust and a bag filled with bolts, washers, and nuts. NO GASKETS. Now on the ark website it says that it's suppose to come w/ everything (gaskets, bolts, hardware, and installation kit) but obviously mine didnt have half of that. What do I do?!?! Q1.) Do I go to autozone and check to see if they have some gaskets? Q2.) Contact the vendor that sold me the exhaust? Q3.) Can I use the old gaskets? I kinda wanted to install it today but idk if that's even gonna happen...any help is much appreciated.

User Name · 06-01-2013, 11:00 AM

I'm sure you can find what you need to install the exhaust today if it's just the gaskets that are missing, but I'd call the vendor.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the reply! But do I need certain kind of gaskets? I know the piping diameter is 2.5 inches but is that all I tell the autoshop? Is there anything else I need to get for the install?

SouthArk370Z · 06-01-2013, 11:26 AM

First off, if you receive a shipment with obvious damage, make a note on the shipper's paperwork or refuse delivery. If it was dropped at your door without requiring a signature, report to the shipper immediately. Then report to the seller.

Contact the company you purchased the exhaust from and tell them what happened. Most places will send replacements.

If you can't tell which gaskets you need by looking at the flanges, call the manufacturer or seller and ask.

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2013, 12:10 PM

You can just use high temp rtv if you can't find gaskets locally.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 12:14 PM

Thanks man. I already contacted the vendor about the missing parts but I doubt the missing parts are due to the holes :/ can I get the gaskets anywhere else?

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2013, 12:20 PM

A tube of high temp rtv from autozone will solve your problem.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 12:24 PM

What's high temp rtv?

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 12:24 PM

Will that work just as well as the gasket?

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2013, 12:27 PM

Its silicone. There's a few types depending on temperatures. You run a bead around the flange, partially tighten it, wait a little while and tighten it down. It'll work just as well as a gasket if you get the right temp and follow the directions.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 12:28 PM

Will I run the risk of getting an exhaust leak if I don't do it right??

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 12:31 PM

A friend of mine said I can use the old gaskets. Is this true?

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2013, 12:33 PM

You'll have a greater risk of a leak with the old gasket than the silicone. It's easy. It goes on like caulk. It's hard to mess up. Just read the instructions on the tube. Try it that way while the vendor gets you gaskets. If there's a leak, peel off the silicone and use the new gaskets.

SouthArk370Z · 06-01-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Will I run the risk of getting an exhaust leak if I don't do it right??

You run the risk of an exhaust leak if you install a gasket improperly.

Follow Chuck33079's procedure for high-temperature RTV and you shouldn't have a leak.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 12:38 PM

And how long will those last?

06-01-2013, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Quick question I need help guys! So I just got my ark dt-s exhaust and the box was beat to hell. It had holes everywhere. I took out the exhaust from the box, which was wrapped and had no padding, and noticed there was something missing. The box only came w/ the exhaust and a bag filled with bolts, washers, and nuts. NO GASKETS. Now on the ark website it says that it's suppose to come w/ everything (gaskets, bolts, hardware, and installation kit) but obviously mine didnt have half of that. What do I do?!?! Q1.) Do I go to autozone and check to see if they have some gaskets? Q2.) Contact the vendor that sold me the exhaust? Q3.) Can I use the old gaskets? I kinda wanted to install it today but idk if that's even gonna happen...any help is much appreciated. __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the reply! But do I need certain kind of gaskets? I know the piping diameter is 2.5 inches but is that all I tell the autoshop? Is there anything else I need to get for the install? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	First off, if you receive a shipment with obvious damage, make a note on the shipper's paperwork or refuse delivery. If it was dropped at your door without requiring a signature, report to the shipper immediately. Then report to the seller. Contact the company you purchased the exhaust from and tell them what happened. Most places will send replacements. If you can't tell which gaskets you need by looking at the flanges, call the manufacturer or seller and ask. forza370z, Gibby1113 and olddudesrule like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-01-2013, 12:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You can just use high temp rtv if you can't find gaskets locally. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-01-2013, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Thanks man. I already contacted the vendor about the missing parts but I doubt the missing parts are due to the holes :/ can I get the gaskets anywhere else? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
User Name Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 19 Drives: 2008 G37 Rep Power: 12	I'm sure you can find what you need to install the exhaust today if it's just the gaskets that are missing, but I'd call the vendor.

06-01-2013, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	A tube of high temp rtv from autozone will solve your problem. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-01-2013, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	What's high temp rtv? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 12:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Will that work just as well as the gasket? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Its silicone. There's a few types depending on temperatures. You run a bead around the flange, partially tighten it, wait a little while and tighten it down. It'll work just as well as a gasket if you get the right temp and follow the directions. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-01-2013, 12:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Will I run the risk of getting an exhaust leak if I don't do it right?? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 12:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	A friend of mine said I can use the old gaskets. Is this true? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You'll have a greater risk of a leak with the old gasket than the silicone. It's easy. It goes on like caulk. It's hard to mess up. Just read the instructions on the tube. Try it that way while the vendor gets you gaskets. If there's a leak, peel off the silicone and use the new gaskets. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-01-2013, 12:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	And how long will those last? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

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