Exhaust system question

[Ramon]

I hear a noise squeak when accelerating, from the engine in the low side of the co-pilot seat and notice that the gasket from the manifold to the exhaust system was broken so I decide replace with brand new ( a PITA to do it XD) Anyway,, so the squeaky noise disappear but the gas leak remains a little bit I that only make the noise when going up to 4000RPM and then I place my hand on it and feel a warm weak blowing and see the that the gasket didn't fit on the middle of the tube and take this picture

The detail

I clean perfectly both manifold and tube from the old gasket remains as you can see there is a little opening between the manifold and I was wandering if there is any kind of sealant that can be used to fix this? Or should I replace one of the tubes ? Did something like this happen to you?

 

Is strange although the nuts and screws are tight very well the little space don't disappear

Edited March 21, 2009 by Ramon

[adamzan]

The top flange looks a little bent to me, anyone else see that, near the hole? If you want a really cheap fix, you can just use exhaust paste, but it won't last unless you put it on perfectly.

[Cyril]

The top flange looks a little bent to me, near the hole? If you want a really cheap fix, you can just use exhaust paste, but it won't last unless you put it on perfectly.

 

 

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If you can't replace the bent part.