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Offline David Tinsley

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header pipes not sealing
« on: 17.10. 2023 22:20 »
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I have smoke coming from the header pipes. I have tried hi temp Permatex but no difference. Has anyone tried shimming up the pipes with positive results?
Any other tips or tricks to fix the issue?
cheers,
Dave
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #1 on: 17.10. 2023 22:52 »
Try PTFE tape.
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #2 on: 18.10. 2023 03:18 »
Quote from: JulianS on 17.10. 2023 22:52
Try PTFE tape.

Would PTFE not melt? I like the idea though
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #3 on: 18.10. 2023 08:41 »
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #4 on: 18.10. 2023 09:45 »
No it does not melt, I have used it for years!
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #5 on: 19.10. 2023 12:42 »
I use  a strip of brass shim as a collar works a treat
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #6 on: 19.10. 2023 17:34 »

I use  a strip of brass shim as a collar works a treat
[/quote]    so do i good plan *beer*
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #7 on: 19.10. 2023 18:10 »
Quote from: berger on 19.10. 2023 17:34

I use  a strip of brass shim as a collar works a treat
    so do i good plan *beer*
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I just ordered some from Amazon. Wont be needed for a while, much bigger probs with the engine now, but at least I have it when needed.
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #8 on: 20.10. 2023 06:55 »
RTV sealant does actually work. Give it a try.
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Re: header pipes not sealing
« Reply #9 on: 20.10. 2023 08:34 »
Indeed it does. Quick and effective, and there's even hi-temp RTV sealant if the high exhaust area temperatures are a concern.
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