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Old 16-02-07, 10:05 PM   #1
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Do you need to use any type of sealant when fitting an exhaust after cutting off the stock one. Or will the pipe self seal with all the crap in it??
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Old 16-02-07, 10:20 PM   #2
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Asked and answered, do a search on silicon & or sealent for your answers.
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Old 16-02-07, 10:23 PM   #3
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or let a nice draughty breeze blow through for plenty of back fires if that is your desire.

If not, cheapest bathroom selant will do I believe.
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or let a nice draughty breeze blow through for plenty of back fires if that is your desire.

If not, cheapest bathroom selant will do I believe.
Yep - I always use cheap as cheap as chips B&Q clear monkey spunk - works a treat.
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Old 17-02-07, 11:54 AM   #5
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Your better off using gasket sealant I used the Blue one, When everything is assembled you remove the exess with paint thinners!
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