Do you have the clamp and bracket that bolts to the block and pipe somewhere downstream from the flange? It keeps the pipe from shaking and working loose. I do not know if the 22r uses the same type nuts that the 3.0 uses, they are a steel locking type nut that is squished egg shaped on one end.

David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA

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