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Subject: Europa-List: Re: Slight exhaust leak at cylinder head manifold joint
From: "n7188u" <chmgarb@gmail.com>
Date: Sun,  7 Jan 2024 04:21:00 -0800
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Thank you Bud and Peter,

I cleaned the port yesterday and it is intact (shinny like when new) so for now I just applied some high temp paste (bandaid) since I really want to fly a little and I don’t think the problem is serious enough to be causing immediate damage.

On the mean time will read Buds procedure for lapping and will prepare to do that if the problem persists. I think lapping is indeed the best long term solution of the port surface is not damaged.

And thanks for the gasket info Peter. I will keep it on file in case I need something like that in the future.

I guess the main concern now is how to maintain the system with CKT gone but I am fairly optimistic that we will find ways. And hopefully the Europa Club together with Europa will find replacements for the most common serviceable items like springs.

It is my understanding the CKT mufflers are quite popular in the light aircraft world so hopefully either someone will take over that operation or parts will be available to allow existing muffler repairs shops to service our systems.

Chris


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