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Deleted Member

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Recently replaced my standard silencer with a scorpion aftermarket rpgp1 can .Where the connecting pipe joins the main exhaust I can feel what seems like a leak. Doesn't seem like its sealed properly and its as tight as I can get it. It's not that bad but just want to know if it's normal.Its more noticeable when starting from cold but not so bad when heated up. Just don't think there should be any escape of gases at all.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 08 January 2014 at 21:18

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Deleted Member @ 08/01/2014 21:18:52

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Have you used any sealing compound on the joints ? You should have no leaks in an ideal world but if you don't mind cleaning off any carbon from around the area every week leave it

Message posted by JP on 09 January 2014 at 06:53

JP @ 09/01/2014 06:53:45

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Thanks JP .Maybe just have to live with it. Was given some instant gasket compound to try but not got round to it yet

Message posted by Deleted Member on 11 January 2014 at 21:13

Deleted Member @ 11/01/2014 21:13:17

Imola72

In: Rainhill near Li
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I doubt instant gasket would work, Gun Gum putty would probably be the best bet but you may have trouble separating the joint later if you needed to. Or as JP says just leave it, but the trouble is depending on how much of a leak you tend to get popping through the exhaust.

I72

Message posted by Imola72 on 13 January 2014 at 08:44

Imola72 @ 13/01/2014 08:44:35

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just wondered if I will be losing any power

Message posted by Deleted Member on 18 January 2014 at 12:54

Deleted Member @ 18/01/2014 12:54:12

Imola72

In: Rainhill near Li
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It's possible, I'd be more concerned of MOT failure if the tester's strict.

I72

Message posted by Imola72 on 18 January 2014 at 14:08

Imola72 @ 18/01/2014 14:08:13

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Copperslip works well on exhaust joints. Makes it easy to split as well.

Just dont use it up stream of lambda sensors as it will kill them in very short order.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 05 March 2014 at 10:12

Deleted Member @ 05/03/2014 10:12:56

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thanks for that. will try it

Message posted by Deleted Member on 05 March 2014 at 20:15

Deleted Member @ 05/03/2014 20:15:51

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Message posted by xj on 06 March 2014 at 09:58

xj @ 06/03/2014 09:58:56

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oops lost my voice then.
copaslip is an anti seize compound to stop components rusting together it is not a sealant. if you try and use it to seal your exhaust it will spray out of the joint and make a horrible mess. it's consistency is grease-like but it is deffo not a lubricant either.
it is brilliant on the threads of your exhaust studs to help them undo but please don't try and use it as a sealant.

Message posted by xj on 06 March 2014 at 10:03

xj @ 06/03/2014 10:03:02

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Small smear of firepaste exhaust sealant. Once applied let bike tick over to cure paste. Dont rev it lol till cured.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 06 March 2014 at 11:02

Deleted Member @ 06/03/2014 11:02:05

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Cheers xj -duly noted. @danny thanks mate ,that sounds just the job

Message posted by Deleted Member on 06 March 2014 at 18:43

Deleted Member @ 06/03/2014 18:43:56

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