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Old 06-23-2013, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmoser View Post
Don's tape is rated for 1400 F so I'm wondering what is the actual temp of the hot section. It would be good to know this as there are lots and lots of posts here from folks wondering what thread sealant should be used. I find lots of recommendations about what has been used but no one answers the question: what is the top-end temperature off the exhaust manifold.
No thread sealant should be used on a pipe hot section. It will rust and carbon itself together nicely, and should be completely replaced when necessary.
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