Thanks for the info guys, I think for now I am going to rig it -- I have some copper sealant left from Brian's EGR blocking plate kit, maybe I can use that. hehe

@Jeremy - thanks for the temp. fix idea!
@NJ300SDL thanks for the heads up on the heat rating and temp fix idea
@guage - thanks for sharing your experience!

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