installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer?
03-22-2006, 11:53 PM
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installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer?
just wondering if I should use sealer on the o-ring gasket where the 4-2-1 headers connect to the stock pipe?
03-23-2006, 04:31 AM
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Re: installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer? (e_r_i_c_)
no, that is a crush gasket and should seal without sealant. you may want to get a new crush gasket while it's apart to avoid leaks down the line.
03-23-2006, 05:26 AM
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Re: installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer? (notoriousB)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by notoriousB »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no, that is a crush gasket and should seal without sealant. you may want to get a new crush gasket while it's apart to avoid leaks down the line.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How many headers do you have on your car? I heard adding more adds HP. I mean, if one header adds 5 hp, 2 must add 10 hp!!
How many headers do you have on your car? I heard adding more adds HP. I mean, if one header adds 5 hp, 2 must add 10 hp!!
03-23-2006, 06:57 AM
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Re: installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer? (e_r_i_c_)
Absolutely not. It would be of no value and anything you applied would burn off.
If there was one thing I would suggest:
Use Antisieze compound on the fasteners. That way, if you should have to remove/repair anything down the road; you wouldn't be dealing with rusted/siezed and busted fasteners.
Also use lock washers on everything
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If there was one thing I would suggest:
Use Antisieze compound on the fasteners. That way, if you should have to remove/repair anything down the road; you wouldn't be dealing with rusted/siezed and busted fasteners.
Also use lock washers on everything
P
03-23-2006, 07:39 AM
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Re: installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer? (P_Adams)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by notoriousB »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why did you quote ME to bust HIS *****??
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lol
Sorry bout that. Didn;t pay attention to what I was doin.
What an idiot
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lol
Sorry bout that. Didn;t pay attention to what I was doin.
What an idiot
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03-23-2006, 06:59 PM
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Re: installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer? (mac_24_seven)
well, since a header technically is "A pipe that serves as a central connection for two or more smaller pipes" than I guess there are three in this set-up... 15 HP! Damn!!!
sorry 'bout my tardedness -- too much ebay "header headers hedder"<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mac_24_seven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
How many headers do you have on your car? I heard adding more adds HP. I mean, if one header adds 5 hp, 2 must add 10 hp!!
</TD></TR></TABLE> whatever...
sorry 'bout my tardedness -- too much ebay "header headers hedder"<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mac_24_seven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
How many headers do you have on your car? I heard adding more adds HP. I mean, if one header adds 5 hp, 2 must add 10 hp!!
</TD></TR></TABLE> whatever...
03-23-2006, 07:04 PM
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Re: installing headers -- should I use gasket sealer? (e_r_i_c_)
No sealer on any of the three joints which comprize the Header Assembly.
None at the Head/Header joint
None at the Header/Downpipe joint
None at the Downpipe/Converter joint
The gaskets should be a steel/asbestos sandwich and the lower seals are more a brass (copper) o'ring
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None at the Head/Header joint
None at the Header/Downpipe joint
None at the Downpipe/Converter joint
The gaskets should be a steel/asbestos sandwich and the lower seals are more a brass (copper) o'ring
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