Hooker slip-fit primary leaking issues?

[1badz]

I have been trying to trace this exhaust leak I've had for a while on the driver side. At first the culprit was the header gasket (or so I thought - it was good that I replaced it though because it was starting to crack). I put in a new gasket and I can still smell (eyes burn, too) exhaust from the driver side engine bay/header area. I can also hear an audible exhaust leak (that infamous tick). It does not leak from the header flange or from the collector - to - x pipe flanges. Has anyone had issues with the Hooker/Jethot slip-fit primary tube leaking? It sits pretty loose in there when I remove the first two header bolts (can easily be taken out). Any ideas?

[harner]

My Hooker primary has a very snug fit and never leaked. I have had my fair share of gaskets blowing out at the head and flanges, though.

[1badz]

Yeah, it used to be snug and fit. They have many, many years on them and I guess the hole became more loose. Kind of like women.. :shiner:

[Robs94z]

^^:laugh: HAHAHA!!

I had the same issue with mine so i sealed the slip fit primary tube with this http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Ultra_Copper_Maximum_Temperature_RTV _Silicone_Gasket_Maker.htm

Have had zero issues with it leaking sense.

[1badz]

^^:laugh: HAHAHA!!

I had the same issue with mine so i sealed the slip fit primary tube with this http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Ultra_Copper_Maximum_Temperature_RTV _Silicone_Gasket_Maker.htm

Have had zero issues with it leaking sense.

Heh.. Yeah I actually did that the other day. Gooped in like half a tube's worth and so far no leaks. I hope it holds up a while! It's beautiful not hearing an exhaust leak and the "clanking" of the tubes vibrating off of each other.

[Formula383]

Had the same problem with my Hookers. Annoying as hell...

[Paulster2]

^^:laugh: HAHAHA!!

I had the same issue with mine so i sealed the slip fit primary tube with this http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Ultra_Copper_Maximum_Temperature_RTV _Silicone_Gasket_Maker.htm

Have had zero issues with it leaking sense.
Was this a problem with your header or your girl?? I mean ...

[Robs94z]

Was this a problem with your header or your girl?? I mean ...

LMAO!!!

[97 RedSS]

I ended up welding my slip joint to the header. Tried just about everything to prevent it from leaking!