GASKETS!? 3 Bolt Test Pipe Gasket

GrayGhost · 06-19-2019, 04:50 PM

I’m going to be installing ART pipes and a CBE this Sunday and I ordered new gaskets that won’t be here in time. These are the 3 bolt gaskets between the exhaust manifold and test pipes.

Has anyone reused the stock metal ring gasket with success?

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ZontheRocks · 06-19-2019, 04:59 PM

Can always use gasket maker and some high heat RTV. Both should be available at your local auto parts store.

HapaZ · 06-19-2019, 06:07 PM

I've tried re-using the gaskets without RTV and with it. Both blew out the seal and lead to exhaust leaks. The exhaust temp hitting the test pipe is really hot and those 3-bolt gaskets are known to have problems. I'd suggest just waiting until the new gaskets come in and then do the install job.

SouthArk370Z · 06-19-2019, 07:22 PM

I've seen used exhaust gaskets last for a while but it's usually a very short while. If you need to use the car before the new gaskets come in, it's worth a try - but don't get your hopes up. Personally, I'd just wait for the new gaskets.

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GrayGhost Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 106 Drives: 40TH Rep Power: 7	GASKETS!? 3 Bolt Test Pipe Gasket I’m going to be installing ART pipes and a CBE this Sunday and I ordered new gaskets that won’t be here in time. These are the 3 bolt gaskets between the exhaust manifold and test pipes. Has anyone reused the stock metal ring gasket with success? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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HapaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 242 Drives: 2012 370z Base Coupe Rep Power: 10	I've tried re-using the gaskets without RTV and with it. Both blew out the seal and lead to exhaust leaks. The exhaust temp hitting the test pipe is really hot and those 3-bolt gaskets are known to have problems. I'd suggest just waiting until the new gaskets come in and then do the install job. Bswanny likes this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I've seen used exhaust gaskets last for a while but it's usually a very short while. If you need to use the car before the new gaskets come in, it's worth a try - but don't get your hopes up. Personally, I'd just wait for the new gaskets. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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06-19-2019, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 935 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 33079	Can always use gasket maker and some high heat RTV. Both should be available at your local auto parts store.