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Best Practices for Applying Exhaust Manifold Sealer

Exhaust manifold sealer — do you need it? If you’re installing a fiber/metal gasket, install it DRY unless otherwise stated in the gasket instructions. In that case, use the sealer recommended by the gasket maker. Otherwise, don’t use any exhaust manifold sealer. Just install it and torque it to the recommended specification. What if there’s no manifold gasket? Consult the shop manual to see whether the exhaust manifold requires a sealant. If so, you’ll need a high-temp exhaust manifold sealer. Permatex The Right Stuff Red Both the 1-minute and 90-minute … Read More