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stangGT97

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svttech76 said:
WOW nice way to make friends on here... BTW that suggestion of your was posted already in this thread.
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I was just thinking that. Sequence of events:

1low03gt said:
My Mac H pipe did the same,i took the stock studs out as it was bottoming out on the stops of the studs,then i put bolts instead,solved the issue.
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Superhereaux said:
the problem is the stock studs. they have a 'shoulder' on them that prevents a tight seal. buy the stud kit or use a nut and bolt
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1low03gt said:
That would work if there wasn't a shoulder on the stud,which is the main reason for the exhaust leak issue.
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Then, the "shut up everyone here is dumb" comment and

fastangboi said:
Whats going on is there are dowels on the header that prevent over tightening, but they are too tall for some aftermarket companies to make a good seal.
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Your idea was fully developed prior to you entering the thread, but for some reason its not credible unless you say it. You may have sound advice but we all know now that you don't take the time to read these threads and see what people have to contribute.
 

fastangboi

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and how is your post helping this guy, stanggt97???? Pff, non-pi guys, sheesh. jk
 

stangGT97

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fastangboi said:
and how is your post helping this guy, stanggt97???? Pff, non-pi guys, sheesh. jk
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it's not helping because there is nothing that I can suggest that would build upon anything previously stated. Your "don't listen to anything" comment just didn't sit well with me, but whatever it's the internet and life goes on
 

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i wanst trying to come across as cocky or anything. its like when you get exited when you know the answer on WWTBAMillionare or Jepardy. they were talking about gaskets and stuff and in my head i was like "*sigh* friggin A, ok forget what they said" i didnt see a mention of steel dowels so......
thats where i was comn from

I think its pretty funny that Myponyrocks quoted me. i feel famous now
 

stangGT97

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fastangboi said:
i wanst trying to come across as cocky or anything. its like when you get exited when you know the answer on WWTBAMillionare or Jepardy. they were talking about gaskets and stuff and in my head i was like "*sigh* friggin A, ok forget what they said" i didnt see a mention of steel dowels so......
thats where i was comn from

I think its pretty funny that Myponyrocks quoted me. i feel famous now
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haha ok, I'll ask the Admins to install a buzzer for you
 

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i might start posting like that

*BING
 

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*BING
hey it works
 
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fastangboi said:
Whats going on is there are dowels on the header that prevent over tightening, but they are too tall for some aftermarket companies to make a good seal.

I fixed mine by taking off the driver side section of my 2pc. then used a Dremmel with a tungstin carbide bit to take some metal off of the flange where it touched the dowels.

I didnt take alot off, and i just made my cut at a 45 degree angle so the dowel could get into the flange a little.
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this is the problem i have found im just not sure how to fix it exactly but im not getting the tight fit like i need
 

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ilbehaved said:
this is the problem i have found im just not sure how to fix it exactly but im not getting the tight fit like i need
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Well i used a dremel with a tungsten carbide bit and took a little metal off of the flange that faces the manifold. that way it would snug up tighter. i had the same prob. it was super tight but there ws still a leak. before i mean. after i dremled it there was not a patter
 
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did u make the holes on the flange wider ?
 
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my piep didnt leak when i bought my car, but after putting it on the lift at work (lift touches the midpipe a little) i have a BAD exhasut leak. and ford has a part for the drivers side collector gasket for my 02?
i tried tightening down the bolts but it didnt get any better. ill have to take another look - but the gasket costs me like, $7 unless they messed up looking up the part
 

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Mine is still leaking, I put washers on the bottom of the stud, between the two bolts holding the drivers side pipe to the manifold. It didnt get any better.

I may get some more washers and try again, its not hard to do... just annoying it wont go away.
 
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