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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 00ChevyScott
Just temporary until I get time/money to do V-band clamps
Ive been wanting to do v-bands on mine also.. where the factory Ypipe connects to the "catback" mine wont seal for nothing... and that doesnt help with a STS..
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
Ive been wanting to do v-bands on mine also.. where the factory Ypipe connects to the "catback" mine wont seal for nothing... and that doesnt help with a STS..
Something's got to be off there. Did you really torque down those 2 bolts? That's a ball and socket style joint and shouldn't be leaking at all...
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
Something's got to be off there. Did you really torque down those 2 bolts? That's a ball and socket style joint and shouldn't be leaking at all...
haha i broke the studs and put bolts in there.. they are tight!
i dont think its aligned just right last time i redid my exhaust.
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