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Bending Muffler Inlet?

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YOUR RESEARCHBending Muffler Inlet?

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Use extra long clamps

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I use the extra long clamps from Softronics, but still see condensate leaking from the muffler side of the joint when the engine starts cold.
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Bending Muffler Inlet?

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Tighten clamp

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This make it tough to get an even seal between the pipes after tightening the clamp.
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Leading evidence: 'Use extra long clamps' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Tighten clamp' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Suggestion · Original poster
This make it tough to get an even seal between the pipes after tightening the clamp.
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Bending Muffler Inlet?

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Tighten clamp

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Suggestion · Original poster
This make it tough to get an even seal between the pipes after tightening the clamp.
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Bending Muffler Inlet?

Use extra long clamps

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Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I use the extra long clamps from Softronics, but still see condensate leaking from the muffler side of the joint when the engine starts cold.
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Bending Muffler Inlet?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The inlet pipe on one of my Fisters angles slightly up, compared to the end of the cat converter outlet. This make it tough to get an even seal between the pipes after tightening the clamp. I use the extra long clamps from Softronics, but still see condensate leaking from the muffler side of the joint when the engine starts cold. I assume that the corrugated section in the muffler inlet pipe is designed to allow some flex. but they're pretty stiff. Is there a good way to bend the inlet pipe without damage?

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