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Posted by 95snake (Member # 2220) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by BlackNGold (Member # 655) on :
 
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 ]
 
Posted by 95snake (Member # 2220) on :
 
they are bbk shorty headers matched with a bbk high flow h-pipe
 
Posted by 95snake (Member # 2220) on :
 
TTT
 
Posted by The Nick (Member # 2244) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by ADMS5OH (Member # 1060) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by section525 (Member # 2819) on :
 
I have those same locking header bolts. But also get the Percy's Aluminum gaskets. You'll never leak again.
 
Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
stage 8 lockinh header bolts = [worship]
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]
 
Posted by The Nick (Member # 2244) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by twstd5o (Member # 1981) on :
 
quote:
I meant to say, "BBK isn't the best..
The BBK headers I originally bought came with a hole in the passenger side collector... [Frown]
 
Posted by 95snake (Member # 2220) on :
 
TTT
 




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