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Old 05-25-2006, 06:05 PM
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I just installed the 2brothers High-Mount exhaust. I used the high temp sealant on both ends of the midpipe to ensure that I have no exhaust leaks. But I found that I have exhaust leaks through the rivet holes on the can. Is this normal? Should I put some high temp sealant in the holes? About 50% of the rivets are leaking.
 
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That's sounds like a defective can to me. Possibly it was repacked improperly... Otherwise, minor leaking should cause no problems. I don't think mine leaks at all though
 
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Yes it is normal. Rivets are not air tight. Give them a little bit and they will plug up.
 
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I don't know if I would call it "normal". My Yosh pipe never had any leaks, and you certainly don't see a stock pipe leaking. It might be normal for a Two Bros, but if that's true I'd question the quality of the pipe.
 
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well small leaks arent reallt going to affect performance, the only time it may be annoying would be on a cold day when you can literally see the exhaust fumes. I would just leave it as is. it might even be alittle louder cause of it
 
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