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Old 07-24-2015, 08:13 PM
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Hi there,
I'm in the process of installing a new set of drag pipes, and am going to be changing the exhaust bolt to a stud/nut. Cannot find the torque specs for the exhaust bolt in the original service manual. Does anyone remember to what spec should torque it? Thank you, -Danny
 
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You won't be able to get a torque wrench or an adapter into them so just snug it up on there decently and use a good smear of Permatex Ultra gray inside the head port and on the gaskets then let sit overnight after the pipes are mounted solid, even if the nut backs off that stuff will still hold the pipe on without leaks.
 
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
You won't be able to get a torque wrench or an adapter into them so just snug it up on there decently and use a good smear of Permatex Ultra gray inside the head port and on the gaskets then let sit overnight after the pipes are mounted solid, even if the nut backs off that stuff will still hold the pipe on without leaks.
I diddid do that... probably should have. I'm using Genuine James fire-something gaskets... can't seem to get it to get it to fit tight against the head... also the front pipe isn't as level as the rear.



 
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