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Rosco
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 Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:12 am Post subject: Exhaust gaskets for alfa 33 1.5 1989 |
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Hi folks, dont need to buy a whole headgasket kit but seems that is the only way to get 4 new exhaust gaskets! Does anyone know if these are available separately in the UK or if other makes have an equivalent or same sizing to the 33 exhaust gaskets. My other thought was to make my own but unable to determine if there is a universal material available to make your own exhaust gaskets! Would reusing the originals with plently of gasket goo be advisable??
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john 33_16v
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Exhaust gaskets for alfa 33 1.5 1989 |
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| Rosco wrote: |
Would reusing the originals with plently of gasket goo be advisable??
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Nope.
This might be worth a try. Found it in a list, i think originally posted by Bobbber.
http://www.chopraretec.com/gaskets1.asp?ci=10
John
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Oggie
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Stop! don't buy any gaskets!, buy some high temperature silicon sealant, I have used this now 3 times with no failiure and its better than the original gaskets as you have enough for several more applications. It was recommended by Ade Hawkins (ah motor-sport) as gaskets fail under the loads of a race engines. Good tip for everyone me thinks  .
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ZeNiTh-PbArM
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
don't use silicon paste on catalyst fitted cars as it will damage the catalytic converter (chemical problem)
also beware of exhaust paste as some debris might clog the catalytic converter, too.
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bobbber
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| Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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| ZeNiTh-PbArM wrote: |
Hi,
don't use silicon paste on catalyst fitted cars as it will damage the catalytic converter (chemical problem)
also beware of exhaust paste as some debris might clog the catalytic converter, too.
regards,
zp |
Interesting advice Oggie. You have a brand name for that, as not all sealants are the same etc... 
ZP... I recommend not having a cat mate!
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Joelomint
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| Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:49 pm Post subject: manifold gaskets... |
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I bought some of those off Lloyd at clovertech a little while back.
0208 984 7220
http://www.clovertechuk.com/ |
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Rosco
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| Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:27 am Post subject: exhaust gaskets |
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Thanks Guys i think i'll go with oggie's suggestion and use high heat silicone. Just for info some grabber over your way offered me 4 gaskets for 220 yes 220 english pounds. We may be on the other side of the world but we didnt come down in the last shower!!
Thanks for all you inputs..
Rgds
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john 33_16v
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| Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:48 am Post subject: Re: exhaust gaskets |
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| Rosco wrote: |
| Just for info some grabber over your way offered me 4 gaskets for 220 yes 220 english pounds. |
Go on, name and shame them please!
John
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Admin
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Hi
Last time I got some I went into the local Kwik Fit and they gave me some that fitted.
All the best
Keith
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Oggie
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| Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Better late than never eh Bobber, anyway the High Tempeture silicon sealant is by Granville, but i have been informed you can use any high temp sealant. 
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