1986 L98 Flange Torque Specs

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09-12-2013, 02:50 PM

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1986 L98 Flange Torque Specs

Trying to tighten my exhaust back on, but even at 30ft-lbs, its still leaking. Should I go tighter?

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09-12-2013, 04:24 PM

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Did you use new gaskets? Is the flange warped?

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09-12-2013, 05:40 PM

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I could be wrong, but I thought the exhaust flange was a metal on metal ball and cup connnection, no gasket. Flange doesnt look warped.

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09-12-2013, 06:39 PM

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Oh, I thought you were talking about the header flange that bolts onto the head. Strike my last comment.

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09-12-2013, 07:51 PM

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take some sand paper and clean both surfaces.

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09-12-2013, 08:12 PM

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Use the orange hi-temp rtv at the joint. That should seal it.

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