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Old 30-01-2011, 10:02 PM   #1
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Default miltek slip joint leaking

hi all installed my miltek cat back, the problem i have is the slipjoint keep leaking. i have retightend it 3 times any help or ideas would be appreciated

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Why don't you get flanges put on? So it would just a simple gasket and it should seal
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Why don't you get flanges put on? So it would just a simple gasket and it should seal
Yeah could do that. I spoke to a exhaust specialist and was told you need a sealant when using a slip joint. So I have now done that and all is ok
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Good to hear you have solved the issue
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