Exhaust Gaskets Question

[spock]

I bought new exhaust gaskets the other day because I am switching back to the stock exhaust system.

My questions is: Is there something like a glue or sealant I stick these in with or is it just the pressure of the pipes against the engine that holds them tight?

[audiogooroo]

Just use a small (emphasis on small) dab of bearing grease to hold them into place while you get the pipe bolted in place.

[spock]

Thanks.
It seems like the factory used something else.

[dogdoc]

torque

Normally I get everything lined up without the gasket and just barely start the nuts. Then I tip the pipe out and away at the top a tad and slide the gasket in place. As it drops I push the pipe up tighter and turn the nuts down about 2 turns short of tight. I torque the rest of the clamps and bolts down almost tight, and then tighten the head flanges down just snug tight. I torque all the clamps and bolts to the final torque, and then torque the flanges last, compressing the crush gaskets.