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I did not have time, so my attempt has been put off until winter 2018.

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I believe the sealant was for the gaskets, not the slip joint. I will be doing my port engine by myself this winter. I am a Mercedes tech, and a shop owner, and am terribly disappointed in marine repair quality.
I am considering using a high temp ceramic antisieze on the slip joint, applying, and sliding back and forth a bit to work it in. I hypothesize this may reduce friction at the slip joint, therefore wear, therefore leakage. I currently have no leakage there. I have light leakage at the manifold gaskets.
I am considering using my old manifold, with Remflex gaskets, as they say they can fill in for slight warpage.
VW had a similar issue with a manifold warping, they specifically said not to replace the manifold, as the new one would also warp. Reuse the old one, with upgraded studs and higher torque. I will replace all the studs and nuts. Of course, clean the coolers, replace seals, use lots of antisieze, etc. I have a 2007 Tiara, 900 hours, and have all receipts from new. This has never been done, only barnacle buster cleaning . Will let you know how it goes. Expecting major project creep.

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