Annoying exhaust leak

Jack
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02 Jul 2009 08:33 #303866 by Jack

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I have tried both headers on my MKll and can't rid it of the exhaust leak.Switched out old copper o rings for 4 brand new, tried 2 orings each port, tried 1 and 2 used orings in each port ,changed out washers & nuts , switched headers and leak persists no matter what I've tried so far ?

Cleaned the port mating surface and checked out the clamshells on each pipe. Running out of ideas and thought maybe someone else might have a thought on cause or possible solutions.Thanks.

79 KZ 1075 MKll
79 KZ 1500 MKll dragbike
Gone but not forgotten:
3 X 73 Z1's
1 X 74 Z1A
1 X 75 Z1B

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02 Jul 2009 10:08 #303874 by HerrDeacon

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A bit of high-temp RTV always works for me.

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02 Jul 2009 10:11 - 02 Jul 2009 10:14 #303876 by Peterbilt

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Or try a Suzuki fiber gasket. Z1 part# k116-6063

76 KZ 900 A4 Andrews 2x cams V@H exhaust 28mm Mikuni carbs off a KZ1000 rejected with accelerator pump removed and pod filters

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02 Jul 2009 17:57 #303955 by gane

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Jack, A common err in installation is to put the "clam shells" in backwards. The bent end faces retaining collar. Just a thought,Luck G

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