Quick fix recommendation for leaky Vigilant ?

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Dr Bombay

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Jan 1, 2021
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Marlboro, NH
Hi All! Seeking advice for a fix for a leaky 1977 Vigilant.

My stove has a 4" long leak at the joint where the front panel and the left side panel connect. (see below in blue). Seems to be a warping of the left panel at the where the front panel joins into it. The stove was rebuild 4 years ago and it pretty tight otherwise than this leak condition.

What would people advise for sealing up the leak for another year or two of use? Perhaps stuff some tiny gasket (1/8") in there with gasket cement or furnace cement or other?

TIA
 

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