Exhaust leak question

Information on the naturally-aspirated KA24E and KA24DE engines.
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jmwenick
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Car: 1991 240sx Base Model

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Hey guys, I have an exhaust leak between my headers and catless exhaust. Is it kosher to stick two gaskets in there? I have one brand new one in there, but it's not doing the job. Also, when tightening, do I just turn untill I can't turn anymore? Help me out dudes. Thanks


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boznuttz
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are you tourqing down one bolt at a time? evenly tourque when tightening. also, fsm it!

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jmwenick
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Yes, I tightened them down evenly, the leak is right in the middle lower half of the gasket. I just need to know if I can use two gaskets, or will it leak even worse.

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Raxephon
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Odds are it will just leak worse.

Either remove gasket, clean mating surfaces, and replace gasket OR use some copper RTV to fill in the cracks.


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