gt550 tighten exhaust

[carlo]

Hej
I would like to know, is it necessary with new washers in the cylinderports after disconnection the pipes. Or with some creme of a kind. There is always oil around the clamps and down, even the bolts are tightened.
Thanks for answer

[oldjapanesebikes]

You can often get a couple or three uses out of them, but the gaskets are a 'crush' style so typically it is best to replace them. Also - you want to be sure that the bolt is loosened on the rear pipe hanger before trying to tighten up the exhaust flanges. Once you have the headers tightened up - tighten the hanger bolt last.

[carlo]

I'l remember that, thanks for answer

[Coyote]

Also make sure the exhaust clamps are not against the cylinder. If the clamps are flush with the cylinder, you're not getting them tight. Typically there is about 1/16" (1.5mm) space between the clamp face and the cylinder face when fully tightened down. This gap is adjusted by turning the clamp in or out on the header pipe.