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Old 10-20-2010, 09:55 AM
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Thinner/cheaper housings can warp under torque from the bolts and you will have a chronic leak. Make sure the surface is true and if not get a good THICK chrome aluminum housing from Mr Gasket for only about $15. I had a cheaper housing with a thinner flange and it always leaked due to warpage.


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