[Healeys] Exhaust fitting

[Bob Spidell]

ps. The fumes you're smelling might be coming from the end of the 
exhaust; if the tip doesn't extend past the rear bumper they can 'curl' 
back into the cockpit.

On 3/7/2021 8:02 PM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> I've had success sealing gaskets and small leaks with high-temp 
> silicone. Edd China used to use some kind of blue paste, but haven't 
> seen any like it around here.
>
> Bob
>
> On 3/7/2021 4:52 PM, Stephen Hutchings via Healeys wrote:
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> After many years of service my old stainless exhaust system has had 
>> it, and I’ve decided to replace it with another stainless system.
>> I wonder if any of you have some tips/tricks for getting a good gas 
>> tight fit at the joins.
>> I’ve had my car for 45 years and I’ve struggled many times with 
>> controlling fumes. I’ve recently replaced the manifold gasket, made 
>> up down pipe gaskets out of Remflex ( a graphite exhaust gasket 
>> material that compresses), lengthened my old tail pipes, and 
>> carefully checked and sealed the firewall.
>> It’s become a bit of an obsession for me, so, since I’m starting with 
>> a new system, I’m hoping to see an improvement.
>>
>> Suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Stephen, BJ8
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>>
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