[Healeys] Exhaust fitting

[Stephen Hutchings]

Hi Folks,

After many years of service my old stainless exhaust system has had it, and I’ve decided to replace it with another stainless system.
I wonder if any of you have some tips/tricks for getting a good gas tight fit at the joins. 
I’ve had my car for 45 years and I’ve struggled many times with controlling fumes. I’ve recently replaced the manifold gasket, made up down pipe gaskets out of Remflex ( a graphite exhaust gasket material that compresses), lengthened my old tail pipes, and carefully checked and sealed the firewall.
It’s become a bit of an obsession for me, so, since I’m starting with a new system, I’m hoping to see an improvement.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Stephen, BJ8