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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Tried searching to no avail.
I have a 97 Accord LX 5 speed. The headers have a small gap between them.
I know it'd be way easier to get pictures, but I'll have to do it later. Basically, in between the 1st and 2nd "tube" and in between the 3rd and 4th, there's a gap where the header has rusted down.
Pictures later, any help?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rayo53
there's a gap where the header has rusted down.
Pictures later, any help?
Rusted down? As in crack/corroded and there's a hole?
No real cheap way of fixing, just replace it if it has failed.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Could see about getting it welded if it is mild or stainless steel.However if it is the stock cast manifold you would probably be better off finding a new one.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Where it looks corroded down.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by rayo53
Where it looks corroded down.
1. Not everyone have facebuck
2. I see a very red cam cover, and a couple of busted studs(fix those).
3. I don't see a 'rusted down' section.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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How do I fix the studs, because I'm thinking it could be the gasket.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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Fix the studs???? What's wrong with them? A really easy fix would be to replace them. However, I have no idea what is wrong with them. Therefore I cannot say for sure what might help!

Post up some pictures or at least some sort of description of your issue. That would probably lead to more precise help! If you have posted up pictures or a link I can't see them.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostAccord
Fix the studs???? What's wrong with them? A really easy fix would be to replace them. However, I have no idea what is wrong with them. Therefore I cannot say for sure what might help!

Post up some pictures or at least some sort of description of your issue. That would probably lead to more precise help! If you have posted up pictures or a link I can't see them.
When I can get a hold of a camera, I will. Thanks in advance everybody.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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If they are snapped off you will probably need to unbolt the header. Pull it out of the way. Then you might be able to get at a part of the stud in order to remove it. Clamp onto them with a pair of vise grips. They screw out counter clockwise like any other bolt. Spray them down with some WD-40, PB blaster, or some other penetrating oil. If you have access to a small propane/butane torch that could be useful as well.
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