[s-cars] Stromung gasket replacement?

[Rich Beebe]

i noticed the same thing with my new stromung system and felt
it's probably just a matter of time before i also have leaks.
i have to think a 3 hole flange design, initially, would help
quite a bit.

rich

> From: "Chad Clark" <chadaclark4 at msn.com>
> Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 20:27:42 -0600
> To: "Scar" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Stromung gasket replacement?
> 
> Hi gang,
> 
> I've had an exhaust leak between the downpipe flange and cat pipe flange for
> quite some time now. I really only hear it at idle in the mornings until
> fully warmed up. I've replaced the stock Stromung gasket once already which
> only lasts about a month before I blow the gasket out at the bottom. It's
> seems like the two mating flanges aren't perfectly flat with one another at
> the bottom section of the flange. I think a thicker gasket may just compound
> the problem. Has anyone sourced a thick metal/copper gasket for this? Short
> of drilling a small hole in the bottom of the flange and running a small
> bolt through there, what have others done to cure this? I can't be the only
> one that's had this issue. Appreciate all replys.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chad Clark 
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