You realize neither of those methods really have anything to do with leakage? Use the Flange Module from the "Analysis" menu. This has a better approximation of the leakage potential.
As to how to solve the problem, that depends on what is driving it: forces, moments, temperature, pressure? You'll have to make adjustments to alter the "driver", of modify things to alter the response.
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Richard Ay - Consultant