wtf were you thinking??

I'm going with Accuseal or the 2 bolt walker band clamps.

I'm just hoping all the slip fittings on my pacesetters are nice and tight.

 

I have had good luck doubling up the 3 bolt flanges to make them really thick so that don't warp or bend.... I ground down the weld, but you can see how thick it is, plus you can weld it inside and out.... See pic below...

 

My pacesetters sound like they have a leak too, but I think its just the way they are.