Slip-on "Sealant"

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May 14, 2008 | 04:02 PM

#11

bezoar

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

Thanks for the clamp response. I have heard on this forum a (universal) cavat about using V&H clamps. Everyone says to re-use HD clamps.

May 14, 2008 | 04:16 PM

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rjgraham

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

I dont see the point if you have good clamps, I have had a 600 hp Vette and didn't need that crap -- and it made out just fine.

May 14, 2008 | 06:49 PM

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Ram

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

The only thing that I can see the sealant does is lubricate the flangs to slide the slip-on over the pipes.

IMO any of the sealants will pretty much eventually burn off, and carbon deposits will seal the remaining cracks and crevises.

Best insurance which has already been metioned is positive sealing clamps.

Just my $0.02...

May 14, 2008 | 07:04 PM

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sniperduce

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

Get new HD clamps for each use and torquethem 40-65 lbs like the 08touring manual states. Use the Permatex Copper Ultraseal- it really works.

May 14, 2008 | 07:29 PM

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rkadair

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

I used Loctite quickstix C5-A copper anti-seize good for 1800*

May 14, 2008 | 07:31 PM

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dowork08

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

good clamps and permatex copper

May 14, 2008 | 07:41 PM

#17

B Man

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant"

No need for any sealent, just new clamps. Talk to your dealer. They'll tell you the same thing.

May 14, 2008 | 09:06 PM

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crackercap

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant"

I have had my mufflers off at least 3 times and still no leaks, probably will replace with OEM the next time I need to remove them, then I probably will have a leak...

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May 14, 2008 | 11:17 PM

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hogdoc

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RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

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ORIGINAL: milo8155

Ditto...Clamps are good for one crush only....You shouldn't need sealant

milo8155
07 FLHX
03 FXST
Collierville, TN

Wrong, I've used clamps over and over with plain clear silicone and not had any leaks. I replace them when they look crappy but they WILL seal more than once. Torque them to 55 ft lbs!

May 14, 2008 | 11:21 PM

#20

Medicfrost

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From: Celebration, FL

RE: Slip-on "Sealant" AND mounting position

I've never used a sealant, I'vealways relied on just clamps. I've so far, knock on wood, have been lucky to not have a leak. I wouldn't hesitate on using Permatex if I did have a leak though.

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