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y-pipe install, do I need to lube the gaskets?

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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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y-pipe install, do I need to lube the gaskets?
Is there anything I put on the gaskets to make a better seal or do I put them in dry? Oh yea this is a budget y-pipe, thx.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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..no lube necessary! but if you have Wurth high-heat exhaust sealer (red), use it.. it ****** pwns!! if not, dry is lovely..
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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yessssssssssss get a gasketttttttttttt
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No lube necessary but make sure to use new gaskets as these are crush gaskets that cannot be reused.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by wootwoot
Is there anything I put on the gaskets to make a better seal or do I put them in dry? Oh yea this is a budget y-pipe, thx.
sometimes I like to lube it up to get that tighter fitting, all nice and deep like.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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is crush gasket just the metal thin pieces? cause the gaskets are more cushiony . but between my y pipe and cat they were just thin pieces.
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