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Old 04-03-2015, 10:19 AM
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Hi Jon,

Did you use a sealant for the slip-ons? I had an exhaust leak at the collectors (where they slip together) and used a liberal amount of Walker's Acoustiseal

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to seal it. If it is leaking at the slip fit, I doubt tightening those bolts will stop it - needs to be sealed.

Kevin
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