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BASSANI EX. LEAK QUESTION ?

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I just installed a 2 1/2" bassani x pipe to an otherwise stock 91 lx, and I'm having a hell of a time getting the x pipe to seal to the stock headers. I've loosened and moved and retightened and done just about everything I can think of and they still have a substantial leak between the headers and the mid pipe. I can't imagine that they only work with bassani headers?? All the surfaces were nice and clean when I installed the pipe. Anybody else been through this before? Thanks.
 

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The trick is to get them to seal evenly. You may even go so far as to put 1/2 turn on one stud, then the other and so on. Going in small amount iwll ensure they're even until everything is seated, then you can tighten away. Never had a problem doing it this way with the numerous manufacturers and combinations I've used -- including Bassani.
 
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