I've recently changed the head on my diesel bx and ever since the joint between the manifold and the downpipe has leaked - whats the best stuff to use in order to stop it leaking exhaust?
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Bx Td Exhaust leak
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Despite the use of the correct gasket, most exhaust fitters will still use exhaust assembly paste as well;its white and expands and sets with heat.You can get it in any spares shop: just undo the joint,
smear it on, reassemble and start the engine. Heat does the rest.
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Just done that myself, although it's reduced the leak, it hasn't got rid of it. In my case the bolts are tightened up fully, but there's still sufficient movement in the joint to cause it to blow. Seems only cure now is a new gasket[:(].
Despite the use of the correct gasket, most exhaust fitters will still use exhaust assembly paste as well;its white and expands and sets with heat.You can get it in any spares shop: just undo the joint,
smear it on, reassemble and start the engine. Heat does the rest.
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Just done that myself, although it's reduced the leak, it hasn't got rid of it. In my case the bolts are tightened up fully, but there's still sufficient movement in the joint to cause it to blow. Seems only cure now is a new gasket[:(].