Put the Hooker on and saw where my exhaust leak is. I knew I had a slight leak but didn't expect this. The "band" or gasket between the pass. side header and the Y pipe (SLP shorties) is blown out 3/4 of the way around. It's alot worse now because after putting on a cat, I have more back pressure that really makes this leak loud! It's after the O2, but it sounds pretty bad. Now, what can I use to seal this up? Is there some kind of goop that I can smear around this whole connector and that will harden up? I know I should take it all apart and redo the seal, BUT, looking at how corroded all the connections are, I would be spending ALOT of money and time to fix this. And it's something I would have to have an exhaust shop do. If there is anything I can "wrap" or smooth around this area, or anything else I can do that will fix it, that would be great. I remember someone talking about a product that seals leaks, but can't remember what it was. I guess I could contact SLP to find out what kind of connector/gasket I need. I was so excited about the new catback that I didn't quite pay enough attention to the gasket at the Y while it was up on the lift. Thanks for any help or opinions.
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I found on SLP's website:
Gasket-collector donut. 2.5" ID
part number 30035

Is this what I might need? I have the shorty headers/Y pipe, single cat. If this is what I need, how hard is it to get these in there? Will the Y and header be apart enough if I just undo the one side, or will I have to undo both sides of the header/Y connection?
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Use could try some RTV sealent around the collector and see if it holds, I had a small leak in mine and used it and it held up for like 3 months

 

Just trying to get an idea if maybe I can do this myself or not. The leak is killing me. In the above post, are those donuts from SLP what I need? Is it just as simple as undoing the two bolts from each y-pipe / header connection, and slipping the donuts in there and tightening down the bolts evenly? Could I do this with the car on rino ramps? I'd like to try this if it is something that is do-able for me.
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