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Old 10-26-2017, 09:34 AM   #1
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I have the typical exhaust leak between the manifold and connection to pipe. Should I apply to the tail pipe only or also onto the manifold connection to tail pipe ?? Thanks in advance !
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Old 10-26-2017, 09:43 AM   #2
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We use the exhaust gasket wrap it’s like asbestos. Never had a leak after using. Sold by most suppliers. Enjoy.
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Old 10-26-2017, 09:46 AM   #3
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When I got my car about month ago, it was leaking there as well. Upon inspection, I found that the tailpipe clamp was positioned on TOP of the lower frame rail and this put the angle of the flange off so it didn't meet the manifold square. I moved the clamp to the bottom of the lower frame rail and the flange mated perfectly with the manifold, no more leak there. I had a broken intake manifold and the #4 exhaust port wouldn't seal to the block so I purchased a set of manifolds from "Bert's". When installing the new manifolds I found that the flange on the pipe no longer mated to the manifold correctly. I moved the tail pipe clamp back to being on top of the lower frame rail and it mated up perfectly. How I actually did it was to undo the tail pile clamp completely and have my wife hold the muffler/pipe assembly up and had her hold it in a position where the manifold to pipe clamp went on without resistance to ensure a perfect seal, than after tightening that clamp, then went back and positioned the tail pipe clamp to hold up the pipe. Perfect seal.
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Old 10-26-2017, 10:19 AM   #4
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I use that extension/connector pipe & a bead of exhaust sealer, inside the flange.
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Spend some time on the flange with a hammer and dolly to make the flange fit the manifold better. I still use the piece that fits inside the manifold and exhaust pipe.
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Old 10-26-2017, 06:00 PM   #6
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GREASE the inside of the clamp & tap on it, as you tighten & re-tighten it. Be sure to re-tighten it, after a few days & DON'T buy the CHEEPIE clamp.
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Old 10-26-2017, 09:45 PM   #7
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Pull it apart and clean both mating surfaces well checking for imperfections.
Sometimes the reproduction pipes need a bit of tweak to the bend of the pipe for it to line up just right.

With the rear tail pipe clamp loose use a hydraulic jack to gently raise the muffler pipe up to the manifold getting it lined up just right. Then carefully lower the muffler down just enough to apply a thin bead of muffler cement to the muffler. Jack the muffler back into place and tighten the clamp. Allow to dry for a bit and all should be good. Having two people really helps with this project.
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