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Old 05-07-2017, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 69boss429 View Post
I have found the original paper gaskets work best so if you have them try them.
I can't see where you could use teflon tape to help as it's not at the threads that it is leaking, is it ?
It's past the screw head, so tighten evenly on all 4 corners
You might try carefully coating the mating surface where the screw gasket is with some Rite Stuff gasket compound. Let it dry for 24 hrs before filling bowls
I have had issues like you describe in the past and these fixes worked for me
Right - not at the threads and didn't really see how I'd actually be able to use teflon tape either.

I was tightening in a criss-cross pattern a bit at a tie, so all bolts were being tightened evenly. Sounds like I need to order the paper gaskets and try them.
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