by I was Just wondering .. Do Headers always Leak ??? or Did I do something wrong ?? When I have Had Headers in the Past they Have always Leaked .. and when I went Back to stock exhaust .. with the Little Clips on the Manifold .. Never had another Problem .... was I doing something wrong ??? Or is it Just Part of the Deal ....
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Do Headers always Leak ????
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slowflapper- Number of posts : 957
Location : GA
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Registration date : 2010-07-29
I always used either copper gaskets or "metal weave" gaskets and never had a problem with them leaking at the head. Tighten them up, then tighten them again about once a week for a month or so (just a little) to compensate for gasket compression and they tend to last a good long time.
I plan on using them again on my next engine build and will probably use aircraft wire on the bolt heads.
I plan on using them again on my next engine build and will probably use aircraft wire on the bolt heads.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
[i]The hedders will leak -usually because the owners never take time to tighten the bolts up - this is due to shrinkage of the gasket due to heat. This is an on going problem & must be checked- there are many different gasket types also = as mentioned above - also some different types of headder bolts - and there are locking types- Id suggest emailing the builder of your specific brand headders & asking them about the problem & what they suggest for a fix?? also =if you have added some lock washers on the headder bolts =take them off as heat will make the locks not work due to heat - and then you will have the bolts loosen & blow out the gaskets = Happy Vannin
VanninBlaino- Number of posts : 361
Location : New Orleans, LA
Age : 30
Registration date : 2011-05-30
You normally have to tighten them 3-4 times.
63chevyvan?- Number of posts : 125
Location : Oregon
Registration date : 2010-01-16
I use stock OEM manifold gaskets with headers..........no leaks.
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