Questions About Sealant Instead Of Exhaust Manifold Gasket

[mat1227 1]

I'm planning on dropping the mi in this weekend weather permitting, and on Anthony's recommendation will be using sealant instead of an exhaust mani gasket. Not done this before so questions are:

 

- how much sealant do you use? How thin is the line when you lay it on?

- how tight do you do the bolts to prevent splurging into the ports? Obviously not a consideration using gaskets..

 

I'm just worried if i don't use exactly the right amount/don't use exactly the right torque setting i'll either get a blowing manifold or sealant spilling into my ports. Do i worry too much?

 

tips appreciated

[ashley peddle 3]

yeah you worry too much

 

i work on the 1mm rule (passed down to me by anthony as it happens ) Just have a 1mm thick layer that goes round the whole of the port

 

you dont want to do them over tight... i get all the nuts on and to roughly the same torque then i nip them up (technical term ) starting from the middle working outwards

[mat1227 1]

Cool . That sounds ok - I guess with 1mm its pretty safe, I'm using a QEP angling plate so that's two lots of selant, I guess this doesn't make a difference? Any cautionary tales appreciated..

 

I am just affeared of the splurge

[Anthony 1,000]

i work on the 1mm rule (passed down to me by anthony as it happens ) Just have a 1mm thick layer that goes round the whole of the port

1mm is probably a little thick really - should only really need a thin smear.

[mat1227 1]

Cool thanks Anthony glad I asked

[ashley peddle 3]

1mm is thin

[DrSarty 90 1 Cars]

Also, no-one's mentioned the sealant. I use Loctite 5920. Excellent stuff.

[mat1227 1]

Yep that's the stuff I've got Rich, cheers. On Anthony's recommendation

 

Good to be back? You got COD4?

[DrSarty 90 1 Cars]

Yep that's the stuff I've got Rich, cheers. On Anthony's recommendation

 

Good to be back? You got COD4?

 

Great. Yes I have; fancy a pop?

[mat1227 1]

Great. Yes I have; fancy a pop?

 

Yes. Yes I do.

 

/sad xbox 360 geek what rank are you? sad xbox 360 geek/

 

[James_m 0]

Anybody know where i could get some of this 5920? Ive heard halfords mentioned, but my local's dont do anything anywhere near as specialist.

Anywhere online sell it?

[tom_m 0]

Anybody know where i could get some of this 5920? Ive heard halfords mentioned, but my local's dont do anything anywhere near as specialist.

Anywhere online sell it?

 

its not specialist TBH, its usually hanging with the rest of the exhaust.

 

Halfords sell it online tho

 

Clicky the pic is a little out of date tho!

[James_m 0]

its not specialist TBH, its usually hanging with the rest of the exhaust.

 

Halfords sell it online tho

 

Clicky the pic is a little out of date tho!

 

Ah Cheers dude! I didnt think to look at halfords website. thought it was rubbish from memory. I will order right away.