Quick question I need help guys!

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2013, 12:39 PM

If you do it right, it won't need to be replaced. You're just making a silicone gasket rather than metal.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 12:40 PM

I'm taking it to a shop to have it installed. Should I attempt to do this or should I just wait for the gaskets to come in? That's even if the vendor will send me the damn things.

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2013, 12:42 PM

Just roll it up on some ramps and do it yourself. It's a cat back. If you can change your oil successfully you can do this. When you're buying rtv, buy some ramps and some pb blaster. Now you've got everything you need for less than you would have paid the shop.

SouthArk370Z · 06-01-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

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

As a rule-of-thumb, a gasket shouldn't be re-used once it has been compressed. Gaskets are cheap - get new ones.

If your used gaskets are in good shape (no cracks/separations/wrinkles/&c), you may be able to use them again. If you re-use the gaskets, I suggest putting some high-temp RTV (or other sealant) on both sides of the gasket to seal invisible cracks. Gaskets are cheap - get new ones.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 02:57 PM

The vendor shouldn't charge me for sending me the gaskets right?

madwi · 06-01-2013, 03:14 PM

If they come with the kit normally, then no they shouldn't charge you for the missing parts and ship them out on their own dime.

Chuck33079 · 06-01-2013, 03:29 PM

You already paid for them when you bought the exhaust.

Gibby1113 · 06-01-2013, 03:32 PM

True

06-01-2013, 12:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If you do it right, it won't need to be replaced. You're just making a silicone gasket rather than metal. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-01-2013, 12:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	I'm taking it to a shop to have it installed. Should I attempt to do this or should I just wait for the gaskets to come in? That's even if the vendor will send me the damn things. __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 12:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Just roll it up on some ramps and do it yourself. It's a cat back. If you can change your oil successfully you can do this. When you're buying rtv, buy some ramps and some pb blaster. Now you've got everything you need for less than you would have paid the shop. 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, 02:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	The vendor shouldn't charge me for sending me the gaskets right? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-01-2013, 03:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You already paid for them when you bought the exhaust. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-01-2013, 03:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	If they come with the kit normally, then no they shouldn't charge you for the missing parts and ship them out on their own dime.

06-01-2013, 03:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	True __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

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