[s-cars] Stromung gasket replacement?

[Doug Landaeta]

I have this same problem - but anything near a 303 area code is a bit far
for us Easterners - 
This must be a Stromung fit problem, because it's been like that since new.
Methinks I have another "punch-list" item for my tuner.

Doug L
RS2 EM and Stromung (2004 version)

-----Original Message-----
From: Chad Clark [mailto:chadaclark4 at msn.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 10:28 PM
To: Scar
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