exhaust gasket sealer

Coon-azz · 07-15-2013, 09:06 PM

I'm getting ready to install my Beluga exhaust this weekend. Having never done a bolt on exhaust, I'm researching the process. Some people are using a Cooper gasket sealer on the both sides of the gasket to help prevent potential leaks. Anyway, any recommendations and to what temps should I be looking at?

Chuck33079 · 07-15-2013, 09:08 PM

I've only seen one type of the copper gasket spray.

DEpointfive0 · 07-15-2013, 09:23 PM

Red RTV sealant

MJB · 07-15-2013, 09:23 PM

I used this on all the flanges when I did my exhaust install. So far so good. Gasket Makers : Permatex® Ultra Copper® Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker

chrischhorn · 07-16-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

I used this on all the flanges when I did my exhaust install. So far so good. Gasket Makers : Permatex® Ultra Copper® Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker

My favorite stuff!

though it can get pretty messy until you learn to use it

Chuck33079 · 07-16-2013, 07:37 AM

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I've always used this for flat metal gaskets. Donut gaskets get red RTV.

Sh0velMan · 07-16-2013, 08:42 AM

Either of the copper permatex products is fine for exhaust usage...

But I would never personally put that stuff on my cat-back gaskets. You'd have to clean and re-apply every time you drop the exhaust for any reason... I guess if you knew you wouldn't be removing the exhaust for years, it'd be a good touch though.

I have it on my header gaskets, works great. The stuff is able to survive much higher temps than they give themselves credit for.

Chuck33079 · 07-16-2013, 08:45 AM

I use it every time. I wipe the old stuff off with a sos pads and one of those degreaser wipes for body work and then spray it down again. Wait one beer for it to get tacky, and bolt it together again. RTV is much more of a bitch to get off once it's baked on.

Coon-azz · 07-16-2013, 02:42 PM

Ok. Great feedback! Thanks all. Since I don't plan to drop this system any time soon, I'll be adding it during the install. I plan to put the car up on stands Friday night and PB blast all the stock bolts and WD40 the hangers. Any other advice you can think of?

Chuck33079 · 07-16-2013, 02:47 PM

You'll need at least a 12 pack.

falconfixer · 07-17-2013, 08:42 AM

JB Weld. The next owner will love you for it.

Chuck33079 · 07-17-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

JB Weld. The next owner will love you for it.

That would just be evil. Might as well weld it together at that point.

Coon-azz · 07-17-2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You'll need at least a 12 pack.

LOL.. I was thinking more of some Crown and Coke myself....but either way sounds like a plan.

07-15-2013, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	exhaust gasket sealer I'm getting ready to install my Beluga exhaust this weekend. Having never done a bolt on exhaust, I'm researching the process. Some people are using a Cooper gasket sealer on the both sides of the gasket to help prevent potential leaks. Anyway, any recommendations and to what temps should I be looking at? __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

07-15-2013, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I've only seen one type of the copper gasket spray. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Red RTV sealant __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	I used this on all the flanges when I did my exhaust install. So far so good. Gasket Makers : Permatex® Ultra Copper® Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker chrischhorn likes this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

07-16-2013, 07:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373974666.514320.jpg I've always used this for flat metal gaskets. Donut gaskets get red RTV. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Either of the copper permatex products is fine for exhaust usage... But I would never personally put that stuff on my cat-back gaskets. You'd have to clean and re-apply every time you drop the exhaust for any reason... I guess if you knew you wouldn't be removing the exhaust for years, it'd be a good touch though. I have it on my header gaskets, works great. The stuff is able to survive much higher temps than they give themselves credit for. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

07-16-2013, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I use it every time. I wipe the old stuff off with a sos pads and one of those degreaser wipes for body work and then spray it down again. Wait one beer for it to get tacky, and bolt it together again. RTV is much more of a bitch to get off once it's baked on. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-16-2013, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	Ok. Great feedback! Thanks all. Since I don't plan to drop this system any time soon, I'll be adding it during the install. I plan to put the car up on stands Friday night and PB blast all the stock bolts and WD40 the hangers. Any other advice you can think of? __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

07-16-2013, 02:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You'll need at least a 12 pack. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-17-2013, 08:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	JB Weld. The next owner will love you for it.

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