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				weld close gaps in heat exchangers?
			 
			
			These are heat exchangers from a 2.4.   There are gaps around the exhaust tubes.  Should I weld these tight or leave them as is?   
		
	
		
	
			
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			Leave them, that is just a sheet metal shroud over the pipes.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Right - they pretty much come that way.  If concerned, seal with high temperature silicone.  The worst it can do is fall off at some point.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
				
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