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Everyone approaches the problem differently.
Por Moi : Clean the port and threads and ex. pipes ends of carbon .
Reassemble the port/pipes area using plenty of :
Permatex Ultra Copper advanced formula Maximum temperature gasket maker.
Smear it all over all internal contact areas.
Tighten up using correct Norton exh. wrench and a stanchion tube / 5 lb. sledge hammer or long bar on the end of the tightening/ loosening tool.
Run til' hot.
Repeat tightening up process.
Go for a drive.
Tighten up a final time , hot.
Cool down , crack a beer , peel off any orange Permatex that squirted out on assembly .
5 Nortons later , never a problem doing this.
No retainer rings , no screws , no ugly springs.
Enjoy.
Por Moi : Clean the port and threads and ex. pipes ends of carbon .
Reassemble the port/pipes area using plenty of :
Permatex Ultra Copper advanced formula Maximum temperature gasket maker.
Smear it all over all internal contact areas.
Tighten up using correct Norton exh. wrench and a stanchion tube / 5 lb. sledge hammer or long bar on the end of the tightening/ loosening tool.
Run til' hot.
Repeat tightening up process.
Go for a drive.
Tighten up a final time , hot.
Cool down , crack a beer , peel off any orange Permatex that squirted out on assembly .
5 Nortons later , never a problem doing this.
No retainer rings , no screws , no ugly springs.
Enjoy.