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Old 03-21-2026, 12:08 PM
frankym frankym is offline
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I managed to solve my leak problem, the problem is that those 12 hex bolts have a tiny plastic washer, and because the plate is made of aluminum also, it forms micro dimples when you tighten the bolts using those tiny washers. I replaced the plastic washers with small stainless washers over 1 1/4 inch stainless steel fender washers. This allowed an even amount of pressure all around the gasket and now it’s sealed for good.
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