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Old 04-30-2007, 12:48 AM
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i just isntalled my h pipe and were it connect to the headers it sounds to be leaking any suggestons?
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Yeah, find out where!!
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Old 04-30-2007, 12:48 AM
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Tighten it more.... I use an impact and just run them bitches in.... but you gotta make sure its seated right first [:@]
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:07 AM
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red RTV silicone
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:23 AM
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its were the headers connect to the h pipe it leaks like some part of it is bent and its seeping out
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:25 AM
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I trust you tightened them down evenly correct?
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:26 AM
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ya ya i did would the rtv silicone work and not melt away, the problem is its bent on the opening so it doesnt cuff it all the way it seeps out
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Yes, I've corrected exhaust leaks before w/ RTV.
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:31 AM
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do i have to take the whole pipe off again or can i just squirt it in the leaks and fill in?
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:32 AM
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No you'll have to loosen it enough so you can get a nice bead on the flange and then tighten it back up.
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