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Posted by 92sleeperGT (Member # 8076) on :
 
I have an exhaust leak coming from the passenger
side header.so i want to replace both header
gaskets on both sides with new header bolts.

i'd take a shot on doing the job
but i don't have many tools at this time.

if someone is willing to help me out
on doing the job for some $$$
let me know asap.


i know its not really job
but with my lag of tools and experiance
can only lead to more issues.

thanks


[ June 10, 2010, 07:59 PM: Message edited by: 92sleeperGT ]
 

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Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :
 
im in antelope and can do it this weekend? pm me for more info.
 

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Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :
 
doubt you wanna drive here to El Sobrante but I can help you out at no cost...
 

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Posted by 92sleeperGT (Member # 8076) on :
 

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Originally posted by phonso302:
doubt you wanna drive here to El Sobrante but I can help you out at no cost...

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Originally posted by 92sleeperGT:

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Originally posted by phonso302:
doubt you wanna drive here to El Sobrante but I can help you out at no cost...

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Thanks guy
But I have no clue where that's at?

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by richmond
 

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Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
I would suggest getting some remflex gaskets. They wont blow out on you.
 

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Posted by 92sleeperGT (Member # 8076) on :
 
okay
thanks but i was looking for someone near sac.

how would copper gasket turn out?
 

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Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
I never had luck with coppers plus they are pricey. I was blowing out gaskets each time I went to the dragstip until I put the remflex gaskets on. They are like $25 a set. Google search and check out their website. Carquest sells them.

I would also try changing them yourself. You just have to loosen the collector at the bottom of the header and then take the bolts off the header going into the head. Usually a 3/8 wrench will work on those bolts. Probably a one day project if its your first time. Just have a cold six pack in the fridge ready in case of emergency frustrations.

[ June 11, 2010, 02:59 AM: Message edited by: Secnd2nun64 ]
 

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Posted by 92sleeperGT (Member # 8076) on :
 

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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I never had luck with coppers plus they are pricey. I was blowing out gaskets each time I went to the dragstip until I put the remflex gaskets on. They are like $25 a set. Google search and check out their website. Carquest sells them.

I would also try changing them yourself. You just have to loosen the collector at the bottom of the header and then take the bolts off the header going into the head. Usually a 3/8 wrench will work on those bolts. Probably a one day project if its your first time. Just have a cold six pack in the fridge ready in case of emergency frustrations.

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haha is very tempting to do so
but i just feel like im going to mess
something up,i know you got to learn some way
and go true hell sometimes.but for now
ill save my frustrations for another day

thanks for the gasket recommendation
im going to go that route

 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Ive had GREAT luck with these.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LCT-37466/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-111430/


Also I put the bead towards the header flange.

I use this on turbo cars as well and no leaks thus far.

[ June 11, 2010, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: turbo50 ]
 

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Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :
 
I have alwaysed used the felpro 1415's on my cars
 

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