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Old 06-02-2004, 03:49 PM
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Looking for a good way besides welding the y pipe to my headers to get rid of the leak i have where they connect. I am using C clamps at the moment, should i use tin foil to wrap around the merge in the pipe? Any help would be appreciated.

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Old 06-02-2004, 04:31 PM
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you should use band clamps instead of c-clamps. they seal much better,imo
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Use some aluminum tape that you can buy at home depot, and then use band clamps. It won't leak.
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Will try this tomorrow, thanks guys!
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I tried aluminum tape and band clamps, and am still having problems...I'm thinking about getting the connection flanged at this point.
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Get some of the slip clamps and use high temp RTV to seal.




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