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Originally Posted by Chemist

Well, I'm a bit bummed. I was checking my work this afternoon after class and heard a telltale "pft-pft-pft" from the engine bay. I've got an exhaust leak at the header/converter junction on the side next to the block. I fear I have over-tightened and blown the aluminum gasket. I've got an email in to Dan to ask his advice. I'll post again when I hear back from him.

I still love these items, just wish I had not (apparently) blown the gasket.

I would not think you've blown the gasket .... see if you can get a small mirror to look at the area you have leaking and see if you see a gap in the gasket ... or just use a toothpick to see if you have a hole there .... that aluminum is pretty tough .... you might just have to loosen it all up and start the bolt up again and do your best to keep it uniform all the way around.

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	1KULSOL Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Building the LARGEST OIL REFINERY in the USA	Quote: Originally Posted by Chemist Well, I'm a bit bummed. I was checking my work this afternoon after class and heard a telltale "pft-pft-pft" from the engine bay. I've got an exhaust leak at the header/converter junction on the side next to the block. I fear I have over-tightened and blown the aluminum gasket. I've got an email in to Dan to ask his advice. I'll post again when I hear back from him. I still love these items, just wish I had not (apparently) blown the gasket. I would not think you've blown the gasket .... see if you can get a small mirror to look at the area you have leaking and see if you see a gap in the gasket ... or just use a toothpick to see if you have a hole there .... that aluminum is pretty tough .... you might just have to loosen it all up and start the bolt up again and do your best to keep it uniform all the way around. __________________ DDMWorks Supercharger kit #11 - STAGE II - DDMWorks 3 guage pod with PLX gauges (boost/afr/oil temp)- Koni Sport shocks f/r-DDM ProBeam-DDM upgraded brake kit(drilled/slotted rotors-ss brake lines-ceramic pads)-DDMWorks 4-1 long tube headers and hiflow converter-JPM padded center console-DDMWorks Backbone (in RED)-SOLO SQR-2 dual center exhaust-Norms Painted (SLY) rear valence-Kazera KZ-L wheels w/Bridgestone RE760 Sport tires (255/45/18)Waiting on Stage III and the STB (Shock Tower Brace)