ashbuster Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 does a restrictor ring work as a gasket? or would i need a gasket on both sides of this restrictor ring? i want to get things ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Its just the R Ring between my de-cats with some sealer round it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 nice one bud ill need a new one for ontop of the decat pipe wouldnt i ? a quick ring to karpartz should sort that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 A new gasket for the top of the decat at the manifold end would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 hopefully all goes well it should be on next weekend bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Exhaust assembly paste does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I bought and used gaskets and the exhaust wouldn't fit properly or seal. I just use exhaust paste now. Had the exhaust off more than I've cracked off and it's been fine every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 ohh so you use paste instead of gaskets and obviously i use my restrictor ring can the paste be used ontop of the decat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Exhaust assembly paste does the job. Actually prob the worst stuff you could use, it is extremely brittle, we only ever use either RTV or even better someting like sikoflex, very flexible and never leaks even if the exhaust flexes, we used this to seal headers on the old yanks that always blow between head and manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 nice one can i get this at normal places like local sellers that sell car parts ? sikoflex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 ohh so you use paste instead of gaskets and obviously i use my restrictor ring can the paste be used ontop of the decat? I've used it on every join of the exhaust and it's been fine. What Dude says is good advice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 nice one can i get this at normal places like local sellers that sell car parts ? sikoflex Or a very good quality RTV sealant, it will not be in a tube but in a cartridge that you put in a sealant gun or you can get some that are self propellant from motor factors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 nice one bud ill write this down and have a look at a few places see if they stock some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I am using twin gaskets, no hassles so far, been 6 months.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Every time ive used exhsust paste ive let it dry and set properly. Within 2 miles it just crumbles off due to the vibrations in the exhaust. Would use gaskets as their only 3 quid, and i hate farty sounding cars :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Actually prob the worst stuff you could use, it is extremely brittle I've been using it for years and years and it doesn't leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I use gaskets and a bit of firegum on either side, does the job really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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