[Healeys] torque spec.exhaust to block

Mark LaPierre lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
Tue Nov 3 19:27:06 MST 2009


That anti seize has a really funky smell when its at room temp.   What does 
it smell like
when it gets up to exhaust temp.  and how can you tell if its properties 
remain
the same after its heated to that degree?   Does it even stay in place or 
burn off?

Mark


>
> The exhaust to downpipe nuts can be torqued a little tighter, maximum 
> 35-40
> ft lbs.  Again, the downpipe gasket is a thick copper coated gasket, so 
> you
> don't want to overtighten and pinch the gasket, otherwise you'll get leaks
> over time.  Only on this particular gasket I like to use Permatex 
> anti-seize
> on both surfaces to keep the gasket from sticking to either surface over
> time.
>
> Best,
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90


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