CamaroZ28.Com Message Board

LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 07:50 PM
Share
  #1  
jchevy's Avatar
jchevy
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,531
From: Tucson, AZ
Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?
I cant seem to get the collectors to seal on my SLP hearders. Is it ok to try and use 2 gaskets to get the y-pipe to header joint to seal? Or will that for sure leak?
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:08 PM
Share
  #2  
simple's Avatar
simple
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 2,195
From: Springfield, IL
Re: Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?
orange hi-temp copper RTV on both sides of the gasket (works for me)

what gaskets are you using?
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:43 PM
Share
  #3  
jchevy's Avatar
jchevy
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,531
From: Tucson, AZ
Re: Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?
I am using GM gaskets. Wont the RTV just burn away after awhile?

Is it worth a try to just use 2 gaskets or will that cause it to get worse?
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:45 PM
Share
  #4  
bdc95ta's Avatar
bdc95ta
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,220
From: houston, texas
Re: Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?
the hi-temp shouldn't, burn away that is
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 09:45 PM
Share
  #5  
revtime's Avatar
revtime
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,734
From: Kansas City suburb of
Re: Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?
Mr Gasket Copper Seals.
I put these gaskets on my headers and my collectors and have not had any leaks.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 09:48 PM
Share
  #6  
jchevy's Avatar
jchevy
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,531
From: Tucson, AZ
Re: Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?
I need to use a factory shaped gasket with these headers there is no aftermarke alternative as they are a funky shape.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 10:02 PM
Share
  #7  
bdc95ta's Avatar
bdc95ta
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,220
From: houston, texas
Re: Cant get collectors to seal, use 2 gaskets?
Slp sells gaskets.
-b
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
94 Z28 Cranks but will not start
Jeff1904
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
5
Jun 5, 2016 05:00 PM
GI: Brand new LT1 Boost Custom Turbo kit
sleeperZ96BT
Parts For Sale
0
Sep 10, 2015 08:01 AM
[Georgia] Early 95 v6 3.4 liter camaro
Pwilson59
South Atlantic
1
Sep 3, 2015 08:47 PM
Rich condition wide band showing 14.5
Bails098
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
3
Aug 17, 2015 05:15 PM
Z28 LT1 competition headers
CARiD
Exhaust System
0
Aug 3, 2015 05:10 AM
Back to Subforum
LT1 Based Engine Tech
View Next Unread
Somone help please!!




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:19 PM.