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Originally Posted by Trips
I would just trim the edges of flanges to allow access.
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Unfortunately the loss of the flange would remove the stiffness they provide and would allow the then metal plate to flex so I'm not considering that as a viable option.
I have one box end but I went and bought an offset box end wrench to hold the other side so I didn't have to use the open end. I unbolted the pipes from the resonator section and unbolted the crossover so I could move the sections apart to apply the RTV.
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I applied a bead around the flange, positioned the gasket and snugged up the bolts till the RTV started to squeeze out.
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Now I have to wait one hour then fully tighten the bolts. I have to wait 24 hours for it to cure before I test it.