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High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/2/2012 4:30 AM   
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My exhaust came off while out running the 5SC and I am now missing the exhaust gasket (stock can). Would high-temp RTV work as a gasket temporarily? It looks like I'm going to have to order one, but I want to run it while I can as snow is quickly coming. Would it be bad to just run it for a few tanks without ANY gasket?



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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/2/2012 7:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		If your stuck you could give rtv sealant a try,

Just apply it to the exhaust can and don't install it for around an hour,

this should give it some time to turn slightly rubbery and will seal better once fitted.

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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/3/2012 1:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		it'll probably blow it out..order yourself a copper exhaust gasket and use high temp (grey permatex)on both sides and then tighten it...it'll never leak

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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/3/2012 1:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		I ordered a gasket, but out of curiousity, what would happen if I went without a gasket?

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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/3/2012 4:38 AM   
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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/3/2012 1:16 PM   
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your motor will be an oily mess. use a gasket.


Yes sir. Will do.

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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/4/2012 1:03 PM   
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Status: online 		the gasket helps to seal... it fills in any inprefections within the mating surfaces


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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/4/2012 4:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Cut a new one out of thin cardboard, it'll work a lot better than RTV, which will probably just blow out. You can also get exhaust gaskets for these engines at just about any small engine repair shop.

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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/4/2012 6:11 PM   
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Cut a new one out of thin cardboard, it'll work a lot better than RTV, which will probably just blow out. You can also get exhaust gaskets for these engines at just about any small engine repair shop.


Won't the cardboard burn up? I have one on order but if that works thats incredibly useful knowledge for next time.

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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/4/2012 10:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		When in need i have used thin cardboard (milk carton) and wrapped it in tin foil. You might be lucky without wrapping it in tin foil too. In fact i have used milk carton on my moped to seal the bottom of the cylinder on it, this kept up well without blowing.

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RE: High temp RTV as exhaust gasket? - 11/4/2012 11:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just tried the cardboard and it worked good.

-Completely off-topic but I just realized that today was the first time I've taken the temp on my Baja. It was 197.6F at the cooling fins on the head and 243F on the exhaust. Are these good?

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