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95snake
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so i already replaced my header gaskets and put new felpro ones in now i have another damn leak, i check them every couple of months and re-tighten them to make sure the bolts arent comming out so i have no idea what keeps happening. anyone have any helpful info that can resolve this problem.
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Posts: 93 | From: redwood | Registered: Dec 2002
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BlackNGold
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What brand headers are you using?..It could be possible that your flanges are warped...
[ August 02, 2004, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: BlackNGold ]
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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95snake
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they are bbk shorty headers matched with a bbk high flow h-pipe
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Posts: 93 | From: redwood | Registered: Dec 2002
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95snake
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Posts: 93 | From: redwood | Registered: Dec 2002
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The Nick
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BBKs are the best when it comes to quality. I picked up a set of Earl's Pressure Master exhaust seals and a set of 1" header bolts. I haven't had to tighten the bolts since and it doesn't leak.
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Posts: 1215 | From: The Delta | Registered: Dec 2002
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ADMS5OH
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I had the same problem but with both headers. The BBK headers went on without a problem. I torqed all bolts to spec as directed but they kept backing out on me. I went ahead and picked up a set of Stage 8 locking header bolts and havent had a problem since. I wouldn't put headers on without them.
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Posts: 104 | From: East Bay | Registered: Mar 2002
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section525
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I have those same locking header bolts. But also get the Percy's Aluminum gaskets. You'll never leak again.
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Posts: 207 | From: Chico, CA | Registered: May 2003
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94gt
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stage 8 lockinh header bolts = ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
I would reccomend putting a lockwasher on both bolts that hold the collector to the xpipe... it sucks if that bolt falls out, it happened to me ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Posts: 5777 | From: Beavercreek, OH | Registered: Jul 2003
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The Nick
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Correction: I meant to say, "BBK isn't the best..."
Anyways, I sent you a PM back, but I got some error message, so I'm not sure if it went through. Earl's Pressure Master Seals can be found on Summit's catalog or at most performance shops.
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Posts: 1215 | From: The Delta | Registered: Dec 2002
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twisted54
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I meant to say, "BBK isn't the best..
The BBK headers I originally bought came with a hole in the passenger side collector...
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Posts: 3422 | From: ebay | Registered: Oct 2002
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95snake
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Posts: 93 | From: redwood | Registered: Dec 2002
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