In a message dated 28/12/2006 7:33:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I just  finished installing the new muffler and rear pipe and now have an =
exhaust  leak around the right head connection.  Which way do you install =
the  gaskets with the metal end toeard the heat or vice versa?  How much  =
tension is tolerable in the rear pipe?

The gaskets go metal side to the head.  Unless  you have removed the studs,
on the side with studs, and made sure both  mating surfaces are flat and clean
then you will have a problem with  leaks.  I also use Loctite Copper High Temp
RTV sealant on the  gaskets.  The torque on the header flange bolts, yes,
bolts, stainless  steel ones, in ALL locations, is 18 ft. lbs.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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