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Old 05-31-2005, 10:42 PM   #17
MylilBowTie
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Originally Posted by f.monroe
On my headers (Hedman) I straightened the triangular flange and then had it mig welded to the header on the engine side of the flange . I then had the collector flange welded on the exhaust side of the flange . After that I ground off that little ring that they actually use to seal against the gasket . This way the entire gasket surface is used to seal . The reason I did this is because that in how the flanges and collectors on my $500 Hooker Super Comps are done . It makes for a much better seal . The truck they went on never had a collector leak . The only difference is that mine were off . You would have to spend an afternoon removing yours to do this but I think it will solve the problem for good . Frank

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