Just got my used Quicksilver Exhaust delivered, and I'm anxious to install.

I have several "how to's" printed up and ready to go, but none mention putting any kind of sealant on the joints where one pipe slips into another and gets clamped.

I thought I had read people mentioning that they applied something when they installed theirs. Is this recommended (I don't know if being a used exhaust is a factor here) and if so what?

Thanks, can't wait, Jenni

 

When installing my Supersprint exhaust I didn't use copper exhaust gasket maker first time around where the stock center pipe slips into the supersprint adapter piece. It started leaking and I dropped the exhaust again and applied some gasket maker and it stopped leaking. Eventually, I just had it welded, but it isn't a bad idea to use some "goop". Where the mufflers connect to the Y and the Y connects to the adapter I didn't use any and didn't have any problems though, wierd.

 

Copper exhaust gasket maker...thats ok even though this is a stainless steel exhaust?

Thats kind of what i'm hoping is that I get this on right the first time! Thanks, Jen

 

>>Copper exhaust gasket maker...thats ok even though this is a stainless steel exhaust?
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>>Thats kind of what i'm hoping is that I get this on right the first time! Thanks, Jen


Hey Ms J - a kewl installation how-to with pics, and no mention of goop, is subject "exhaust install how to" posted way back when by randybmc. I believe he's got even some Quicksilver pics there, not just Magnaflow and umm oh geez what was the other... Heck i was just There!

happy moddin' - yeah i'm still rubbing that scratch,
Tatt

 

Thanks tattman,

that is the install instructions I'm goin by...thats why i wondered "why the goop?"

Nobody ever mentions goop in the diy instructions that i've found, but other folks have talked about going back and puttin it on, so I figured--if its a good idea or doesnt' hurt, why not? I'd ask randy but he's usually kinda a hard guy to catch up with...

by the way, I tried to pm you the other day, had a long rambly about S vs Cooper musings, etc etc....my mods (many pending ) and such--tried to leave for a minute to check something else and it was GONE

After all that energy, I figured maybe it was the hand of god, telling me to shush up...(don't worry won't work long....) talk with ya soon...(cause I'm trying to catch up some of the many mods I'm behind on installing... thanks, jen

 

I'm not sure about gasketmaker, but I have always used copper anti-sieze on slip-filt exhaust joints and flanges... keeps things from freezing together, in case you want/need to get it off to replace anything. It's ceap, and a bottle will probably last you many years.

 

>>Just got my used Quicksilver Exhaust delivered, and I'm anxious to install.
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>>I have several "how to's" printed up and ready to go, but none mention putting any kind of sealant on the joints where one pipe slips into another and gets clamped.
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>>I thought I had read people mentioning that they applied something when they installed theirs. Is this recommended (I don't know if being a used exhaust is a factor here) and if so what?
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>>Thanks, can't wait, Jenni

The smart guys repair shops that know they will get the car they are working on, back in a few months or years ALWAYS use COPPER GREASE, particularly on exhaust systems (though it works GREAT in all nuts and bolts. The stuff never leaves or burns up, it stays on the metal for all time and when the time comes (and IT ALWAYS COMES) to dissassemble, it is as easy as pie. Remember....COPPER GREASE not Copper gasket maker or sealant.....silicone or rubber will be burned and blown off......

 

My Milltek cat-back included a tube of "goop". I used it liberally - life is good

 

Ahhh...I saw the copper gasket maker, and by now I found out copper is the stuff to use, but grease, not gaket maker...

this is off topic, but along these lines, do I need a new GASKET when I attach the straight pipe to the cat? Cause I don't have one, and its probably a dealer item...another thing not mentioned, so I assumed I don't, but you know how that goes when the car is all jacked up and I just have pieces...

and one more thing..what would happen if I drove to the store with all the pipe and muffler behind the cat off--noisy or would things blow up?
(not planning this of course, but never thought to ask before!)

 

new gasket is always a good idea - call Classic MINI (plug!)

OOOH, the MCS sounds SO good with no cat-back! Caution: LOUD Noise violation ticket for sure on the street - not recommended!