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Reply #15 on: May 15, 2013, 04:25:18 pm
Resourceful, and maybe my only option.  None of the bike shops around here, or any of the Auto-zone/Advanced-autos have it.  Not the sort of grey, metal looking tape I was looking for anyways.

Ace, so just cut a strip off of the beer can and use it like a collar around the header-pipe's end?  I'd imagine a little air would still sneak out, but maybe that's no big deal.
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Reply #16 on: May 15, 2013, 05:27:26 pm
Auto-Zone has an aluminum tape that will do the job. I used it on my pipe/muffler joint. It worked quite well. I think it's called muffler tape.
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Reply #17 on: May 15, 2013, 06:05:48 pm
I think I'll try those gaskets.  Can I use 3m Alluminum tape?

http://www.shop3m.com/70006006525.html?WT.mc_id=GoogleProdSearch&gclid=CNbYkcTKmLcCFUHe4AodMTcAIQ

Says up to 600 degrees.
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Reply #18 on: May 15, 2013, 06:21:42 pm
I always used the hi-temp rtv sealant...
     just gotta let it cure fer 24 hours.
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Reply #19 on: May 15, 2013, 06:26:38 pm
Baird, what was your method of application?  My header diameter is quite a bit smaller than the port opening.  You just lather it up around the header pipe?  Easy to clean out if you need to remove the pipe again?

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Reply #20 on: May 15, 2013, 06:41:42 pm
thoroughly clean port and pipe with small brass brush and then wipe down with rubbing alcohol.
run about a 3/16" bead  around outside diameter of pipe at end, then insert and tap in with rubber mallet....
I guess I should say that the rest of the exhaust should be attached but loose....
then start aligning and tightening everything werking your way back. Should only take a few minutes...
then if there is too much excess sealant or it is uneven, it can be smoothed.
now fer the hard part; use some self control and let it dry and cure for 24 hours.
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Reply #21 on: May 15, 2013, 09:41:37 pm
I think I'll try those gaskets.  Can I use 3m Alluminum tape?

http://www.shop3m.com/70006006525.html?WT.mc_id=GoogleProdSearch&gclid=CNbYkcTKmLcCFUHe4AodMTcAIQ

Says up to 600 degrees.

You can take the header pipe to a local muffler shop and have them expand it a bit or use a strip of pop can along with some silicone.
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