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How to Install Copper Exhaust Gaskets

When subjected to the repeating heating cycle of your vehicles exhaust system, copper gaskets do not become brittle like standard paper exhaust gaskets. This extra durability allows copper gaskets to outlast other types of exhaust gaskets, reducing the amount of time you need to spend repairing exhaust-gasket leaks. Copper gaskets do require special sealants to ensure that the copper gasket seals your exhaust. High-temperature, copper-impregnated silicone sealants will expand and contract with the copper exhaust gasket and remain durable for the life of the gasket.

Instructions

1

Remove the old gasket material from both sides of the exhaust youll be connecting with the copper gasket with the 2-inch metal scraper.

2

Wipe both sides of the scraped exhaust connection with the clean rag to remove loose debris from the surfaces of the exhaust connection.

3

Set the copper gasket on top of the worktable and inspect the gasket to ensure that the gasket is flat.

4

Tap the high spots of the copper gasket lightly with the rubber mallet to straighten the gasket, if necessary.

5

Open the squeeze tube of copper silicone sealant by puncturing the foil covering the end of the squeeze tube with the top of the tubes cap.

6

Run continuous beads of the copper embedded silicone around each opening in the exhaust connection.

7

Gently place the copper gasket on one side of the exhaust connection and then place the other side of the exhaust connection against the copper gasket.

8

Reconnect the exhaust system per your specific situation while keeping the copper gasket in place.