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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#643883
This should be easy, exhaust is not sealed properly against the motor causing it to backfire when backing off, is there some compound or different gasket I can put there to seal it off.?
Thanks
Don
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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#643892
just get a new gasket, shouldn't be a need for sealant

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#643900
You may find the flange is not true to the head also?
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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#643908
Mat you have got it spot on but whats the best or easyest way to overcome the problem?
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#643916
easy to fix...

Use black RTV silicon [Dow Corning} 732
coat both sides of the gasket with it
let it harden slightly, then bolt it on
Gauanteed no leaks....

Lee
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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#643927
cool, knew there would be an easy fix and knew this was the place to find out, just thought it would be a more hi tech sealant. thanks
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