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fixing slip on header style leaks!! ??

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Old 03-14-2007, 09:02 AM
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i have the tsp header package and 3 in x pipe and they are a slip on design. it always leaks right there where they connect. what can i do to make it not leak??? besides weld.
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Old 03-14-2007, 09:21 AM
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High temp RTV, I've seen it done by past sponsored shops. Just make sure the surface is clean, used Black RTV when you slip it on and let it cure.
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Make sure it's 'o2 sensor safe' rtv. Stainless Works, a sponsor, sells it too.
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:08 AM
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thanx guys.... will do.
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