[Scratch]

Tonight when I get out of work, I'm going to remove my old exhaust and replace it with the new. It was suggested to me to replace the old gaskets and use a Permatex hi-temp sealant on the new gasket. Do I use this sealant on both sides of the gasket?

 

[CB Fury]

If you use the sealant just place it on one side. I did my pipes with Morton Sweepers and did not use any sealant at all. Just made sure that the pipes where mounted straight and when done used a long neck lighter to check for leaks. You will use the light and watch the flame... if it blows to and from the flange you have a leak. Just a easy quick check that I saw on here. Enjoy the new pipes.

 

[gary.williams20]

I'm not a wrench but I am pretty sure you should not use sealant. The gaskets I think are soft part lead, they will form to the head port, without any help.

 

[RedspawnSilver]

If you use the sealant just place it on one side. I did my pipes with Morton Sweepers and did not use any sealant at all. Just made sure that the pipes where mounted straight and when done used a long neck lighter to check for leaks. You will use the light and watch the flame... if it blows to and from the flange you have a leak. Just a easy quick check that I saw on here. Enjoy the new pipes.

Btw, loved the pipes bro... sounded sweet... it got me looking around for other stuff... bout to make a new post about it...

 

[695]

The gaskets are compression fit, so when you tighten them down they will compress into place.
You need to re-check them after you ride and heat them up
No where in the service manual does it state to use any gasket sealant..

 

[460brevill]

dont use any sealer on your gaskets.they will compress normal.after you ride a day or so retighten.that should take care of them.

 

[Scratch]

so no sealant.. got it. Thanks for the advice everyone. I do appreciate it!