Q: Replacing the EGR tube
I'm replacing the EGR valve and tube, and everything went very smooth, which should have been the first sign that something was wrong. I'm getting gas (emissions kind, not the fuel kind) around the connection of the tube to the manifold. I could possibly tighten the fitting more, but I'm already at the point where I'm concerned cranking on it harder will cause damage. Is there some type of sealant that I was supposed to apply before I tightened that fitting on?
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