Sounds like the lower tube is not all the way up into the upper tube therefor the lower tube seal in the pan fitting is also not up and into position locking everything in place and tight. I use two apposed hose clamps on the lower tube then a crows foot on an extension under the hose clamps and pound up from below. This method has always worked for me.

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