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08-12-2011, 07:47 PM

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Yeah I would drain the overflow and razor blade the area where the gasket seats. Then hand tight after washing the gasket clean.

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08-13-2011, 12:39 AM

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awesome.
thanks for all the tips!

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08-13-2011, 04:50 PM

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put silicone between the seal and the bulk head screw.

when it dries you'll have more give to tighten the screw and it'll make a tighter seal

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