X pipe not sealing - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Duffman · 01-16-2014, 12:34 AM

Hey guys, im having problems sealing my x pipe to the stock manifold on the driver side. Its literally like a fingernail leak, and its annoying me so bad! Anyone have had this problem or is able to help me out? My x pipe is from bbk with out the cats

UncleSAm · 01-16-2014, 02:28 AM

Copper rtv

Swetrid · 01-16-2014, 06:00 AM

If it is 2004 model year some manufacturers had a extra piece of pipe that fit into driver side flange to prevent leaks. Most list a different part # for 2004 like Bassani.

96gt02 · 01-16-2014, 07:17 AM

Yeah I was just gonna say there is a little extra cup adapter piece that usually comes with most aftermarket pipes, It just about a 2" long piece with a cupped end that simply slides into the pipe on the driver side and helps its seal better. I actually have a spare one if you need it.

04dsgMACHONE · 01-17-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Swetrid

If it is 2004 model year some manufacturers had a extra piece of pipe that fit into driver side flange to prevent leaks. Most list a different part # for 2004 like Bassani.

Wow, did not know this. I put my xpipe on about 2.5 years ago now and it's been leaking for a solid 2. I bought my bassini mid used off here. Maybe I should be looking into a new mid pipe. Thanks for the info!

Mach828 · 01-17-2014, 10:05 AM

stock gasket plus rtv will do the job

Swetrid · 01-17-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 04dsgMACHONE

Wow, did not know this. I put my xpipe on about 2.5 years ago now and it's been leaking for a solid 2. I bought my bassini mid used off here. Maybe I should be looking into a new mid pipe. Thanks for the info!

You need part #4604EK which is $45 on autoanything.com

96gt02 · 01-17-2014, 09:29 PM

If you want the little adapter cup piece for the drive side I would sell ya mine for $20 shipped, brand new never used. Let me know!

04dsgMACHONE · 01-18-2014, 12:11 PM

Actually I did get that with the mid pipe. I think the bolts and stuff just vibrated loose over time.

Duffman · 01-19-2014, 01:12 AM

96GT02 i'll pm you!

and yeah its the driver side thats been annoying me. and mine is an '03 but i keep going through other forums and sum other 03' owners had or have the same problem on the driver side

Duffman · 01-27-2014, 02:32 AM

Thank you 96gt02

!! The piece you gave me did the job! Finally no more leaks and that lame check engine light!!

DaGerdMan · 01-27-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Swetrid

You need part #4604EK which is $45 on autoanything.com

Also been looking for one of these. Cannot find one anywhere. That part number isn't valid on autoanything.

DaGerdMan · 01-28-2014, 01:22 PM

I just called bassani up and the part number for this sleve is not 4604EK. That is the 02 extensions. They sell the correct part for 15 shipped.

Sburns04 · 02-24-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaGerdMan

I just called bassani up and the part number for this sleve is not 4604EK. That is the 02 extensions. They sell the correct part for 15 shipped.

what is the part number? I need the sleeve also.

DaGerdMan · 02-24-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sburns04

what is the part number? I need the sleeve also.

I don't have a part number, but they will know exactly what you are talking about when you call them. Barely even started to explain it and she had it ready to go.

Lonestar77777 · 02-26-2014, 02:51 AM

Get some exhaust sealant and glue up the flange the be careful not to cross feed the treads when you put it together.

LS

01-16-2014, 12:34 AM	#1
Duffman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Brawley, CA Posts: 26	X pipe not sealing Hey guys, im having problems sealing my x pipe to the stock manifold on the driver side. Its literally like a fingernail leak, and its annoying me so bad! Anyone have had this problem or is able to help me out? My x pipe is from bbk with out the cats

01-16-2014, 06:00 AM	#3
Swetrid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 54	Re: X pipe not sealing If it is 2004 model year some manufacturers had a extra piece of pipe that fit into driver side flange to prevent leaks. Most list a different part # for 2004 like Bassani. __________________ 03 Azure Blue with Bassani X pipe and Catback, Eibach Sportlines , FR500's. Ex Ford tech for 17 years

01-17-2014, 10:05 AM	#6
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: X pipe not sealing stock gasket plus rtv will do the job __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

01-17-2014, 09:29 PM	#8
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: X pipe not sealing If you want the little adapter cup piece for the drive side I would sell ya mine for $20 shipped, brand new never used. Let me know!

01-18-2014, 12:11 PM	#9
04dsgMACHONE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 494	Re: X pipe not sealing Actually I did get that with the mid pipe. I think the bolts and stuff just vibrated loose over time. __________________ 2004 DSG Mach 1 MGW STS, JLT RAI, PHP 3/8" Intake spacer, Bassani catted x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, FRPP (Motive) 4.30s, 31 Spline Cobra Differential, 31 Spline Moser Axles, GMS Girdle, H&R Super Sports, Koni Yellow Adjustable shocks/struts, MM caster/camber plates

01-16-2014, 02:28 AM	#2
UncleSAm Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: 91344 Posts: 50	Copper rtv

01-16-2014, 07:17 AM	#4
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: X pipe not sealing Yeah I was just gonna say there is a little extra cup adapter piece that usually comes with most aftermarket pipes, It just about a 2" long piece with a cupped end that simply slides into the pipe on the driver side and helps its seal better. I actually have a spare one if you need it.

01-19-2014, 01:12 AM	#10
Duffman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Brawley, CA Posts: 26	Re: X pipe not sealing 96GT02 i'll pm you! and yeah its the driver side thats been annoying me. and mine is an '03 but i keep going through other forums and sum other 03' owners had or have the same problem on the driver side

01-27-2014, 02:32 AM	#11
Duffman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Brawley, CA Posts: 26	Re: X pipe not sealing Thank you 96gt02 !! The piece you gave me did the job! Finally no more leaks and that lame check engine light!!

01-28-2014, 01:22 PM	#13
DaGerdMan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Roselle Illinois Posts: 217	Re: X pipe not sealing I just called bassani up and the part number for this sleve is not 4604EK. That is the 02 extensions. They sell the correct part for 15 shipped. __________________ 2004 Black Mach 1 (Vortech V3, Anderson Power Pipe, 90MM MAF, 42lb Injectors, PHP Intake Spacer, 340lph Aeromotive, Vortech Maxflow Boost-a-Pump, Built Rear End w/ 4.10 31 Spline axles, CHE axle brace, Team Z Street Beast Control Arms, Tri/Ax, Kurgan Dyno Tune) 2012 VW TDI (daily driver)

02-26-2014, 02:51 AM	#16
Lonestar77777 Guest Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tomball TX Posts: 415	Re: X pipe not sealing Get some exhaust sealant and glue up the flange the be careful not to cross feed the treads when you put it together. LS

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