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Yep, there’s definitely an issue with the dimension on that aftermarket muffler flange. I’ve had my OEM pipes off a half dozen times without a problem. Sometimes I can re-use the gaskets, sometimes not, but I’ve never had the problems you’re describing. I say if your home-brew gasket works, go with it.
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PhilJet09 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 8:12 pm Yep, there’s definitely an issue with the dimension on that aftermarket muffler flange. I’ve had my OEM pipes off a half dozen times without a problem. Sometimes I can re-use the gaskets, sometimes not, but I’ve never had the problems you’re describing. I say if your home-brew gasket works, go with it.
Yeah. NOW you guys are helpful. Lol. I probably should have posted pictures initially. The only reason I didn't is because my safety helmet and drool cup kept getting in the way. Pictures may have saved me a lot of cussing. At least now I know. Haha!
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HotRodZilla wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 8:24 pm
PhilJet09 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 8:12 pm Yep, there’s definitely an issue with the dimension on that aftermarket muffler flange. I’ve had my OEM pipes off a half dozen times without a problem. Sometimes I can re-use the gaskets, sometimes not, but I’ve never had the problems you’re describing. I say if your home-brew gasket works, go with it.
Yeah. NOW you guys are helpful. Lol. I probably should have posted pictures initially. The only reason I didn't is because my safety helmet and drool cup kept getting in the way. Pictures may have saved me a lot of cussing. At least now I know. Haha!


Lol, sorry buddy.
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The Leo Vince cans that were on my 2007 when I got it didn't use a gasket at all and there wouldn't have been any room for one. My limited gasket experience came when I reinstalled the OEM mufflers.
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Please let me know when you try again. I want to come over and watch. We might be able to sell tickets.
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I have Leo Vince cans also. I keep saying, WTF are they talking about?
Been a long time.
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