Grrr, exhaust gasket blew AGAIN

[Zebrahead]

I got my HKS Hiper installed like a month ago ( I know I know, its easy, but i didn't have the time ) and the gasket between the cat, and the new cat back piping blew, and it made the exhaust really loud and kinda ricey sounding. So I bought a gasket that looked very similar to the old one, and put it on.

Now I'm hearing the leak again, and I put my hand by the seal, and lo and behold, its leaking AGAIN! WTF!? I bought the correct gasket this time, so it better not blow again, or I'm gonna stab someone in the face with a screwdriver.

Should I put anything on the gasket before I bolt it on? Like oil or something? Some kind of sealant? Or just put it on the way it is and torque the sh*t out of the bolts?

Thanks,Nick.

[MaineExport]

what kind of gasket is it? sponge, cork, aluminum? The Apexi came with sponge Bob looking gaskets.... I had assumed they would be aluminum like the stock ones..... I'm not sure how well they will hold up..... no problems yet.

[I H8 UR DSM]

yes, you should put some gasket stuff on it : )

[Zebrahead]

wtf? gasket stuff? I'm assuming your joking, because is probably the most vague description possible.

Nick.

[UncleBen]

you kno, that stuff that goes on the gasket, duhhhhhhh