ETKA lookup request (exhaust)

[Ryan Hoitink]

I can't remember whether I saw gaskets or not when I changed mine.  I DO
know that I used a tube of gasket-forming material that was meant for
exhaust applications.  I was quite liberal in the application.  I used it
for the rear "donut" style gaskets as well, and it held them in place quite
nicely for the install.  I actually re-used the old donuts, because they're
made of solid metal, and were in perfect shape.  Getting them off of the old
cats was an experience.  I ended up using a die grinder to cut a slit in the
old flange, and stuffed a screwdriver the gap, prying the old gasket out.
Turns out a local auto parts store called me back the next day, saying that
they had 2 brand new ones on hand for less than $4.00 a piece.  Ack.

-Ryan

-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Todd Young
Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 8:38 AM
To: William Magliocco
Cc: Quattro List
Subject: Re: ETKA lookup request (exhaust)


There should be 8mm studs in the exhaust manifold, with appropriate nuts
holding the cat pipe on.

The bolts that hold the cat to the rear exhaust don't really matter, I
used stainless steel.

I also ran a die over the exhaust manifold studs to clean out the
threads, and then put anti seize on them.

Once mistake I made was to now put anything between the exhaust manifold
and the new cat, now I have a minor exhaust leak until it heats up. Buy
some high temp silicon and put some in there. There is no factory gasket
specified in the "family album".