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Exhaust Gaskets

Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Exhaust Gaskets

While back i installed the RP supercat, i didn't get the gasket kit because i didn't even think about it. question is how important is it to get a new gasket to get that seal on the system. when it was installed there wasn't a leak but they didn't increase engine load. anyway sounds like there could be a leak but not huge or anything, could just be the damn POS heat shield that it came with. thanks for the imput. Seb
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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I think you've answered your own question?

Get the car up on stands. You'll find the leak/rattle.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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i guess its nothing big, but i had a leak in mine, the sound was loud and filled up my cabin right away...got a gasket, put it in, then i notice A LOT more of the sound was coming out the back end, and it was a lot quieter and less smelly

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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dozer
i guess its nothing big, but i had a leak in mine, the sound was loud and filled up my cabin right away...got a gasket, put it in, then i notice A LOT more of the sound was coming out the back end, and it was a lot quieter and less smelly
Yeah dude thanks cause it sounds like under WOT its sneaking out my headers, aka thanks dude
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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i got a 3inch gasket from autozone for like 5 bucks or somethin...got home but the car on the jacks took out all the 2 of the bolts, slid the gasket in, and tightened reall good...

you wont be able to find the right gasket, but just get the 3 inch one they sale...and your gonna have to customize it a lil ...or take it into a muffler shop and see what they can do
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