New header exhaust gaskets smell?
01-31-2009, 07:04 PM
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Le Mans Master
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New header exhaust gaskets smell?
I installed a set of extra thick .125" Mr Gasket exhaust header gaskets on my small block and now smell burning rubber when the engine gets hot. Any ideas? I know I don't need them but I am trying to move my exhaust system out just a little and have good reason. Do you think it's the gaskets or something else? Never smelled it before and all hoses, wires, etc have plenty of room. Thanks! 
01-31-2009, 10:06 PM
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Le Mans Master
Sorry Ken I'm not a help on this one. I am using the composite gaskets (paper) that came with my Heddmans and there has not been any odor so far. If these burn out I am replacing with the copper ones.
I have not heard of the condition you describe from anyone I have known over the years.
Rich
I have not heard of the condition you describe from anyone I have known over the years.
Rich
