That Damned Slip-fit Primary!!

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02-15-2003, 03:08 PM

JulietZ28

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That Damned Slip-fit Primary!!

Hey guys i have the notorious slip-fit primary leak on my hooker LT's. I bought some high temp. RTV sealent but it says it can only handle 700*. arent headers over 1000*? What are u guys using to seal this up?

02-15-2003, 03:16 PM

Robbie

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I just used a small exhaust clamp. You cant really see that part of the primary anyway. Seals good too.

02-15-2003, 03:22 PM

Transamdriver

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Another vote for a small exhaust clamp here.

02-15-2003, 03:26 PM

RamAir95TA

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Got a clamp and RTV on mine...works fine.

02-15-2003, 03:34 PM

JulietZ28

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what size clamps are u guys using?

02-15-2003, 03:43 PM

RamAir95TA

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The one that came with mine.

02-15-2003, 03:46 PM

Robbie

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I think its just a 1-2in exhaust clamp. Im thinking 2in and i just tightened it down good.

02-15-2003, 05:28 PM

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Uh if your headers go 1000+ degrees you'd be in trouble LOL...

i just put some hitemp RTV in there since I installed them and have had no indication of a leak ever in over a year.