new header gaskets
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Burning Brakes
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From: East Providence RI
new header gaskets
I recently asked what new header gaskets to get and I decided on percy's alluminum gaskets.
But there arn't paper (what I'm used to) so I'm wondering , is there anything I need to put on these gaskets, The instructions don't explain ANYTHING :confused:
But I'm worried about just how well these gaskets will seal.
can anyone give me a little re-assurance here ?
Thanks
But there arn't paper (what I'm used to) so I'm wondering , is there anything I need to put on these gaskets, The instructions don't explain ANYTHING :confused:
But I'm worried about just how well these gaskets will seal.
can anyone give me a little re-assurance here ?
Thanks
Drifting
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From: North Brunswick NJ
Re: new header gaskets (Anar76)
Anar76,
I missed your original post , but I have had headers for years and have found that not using gaskets is the best way to keep gaskets form leaking. I use high temp silicone sealer on the headers and they dont leak. Buy the way thats the way Chev sent out your 76 and they did not even use siliocne. If you try this, let me know how it worked for you.
Ed
I missed your original post , but I have had headers for years and have found that not using gaskets is the best way to keep gaskets form leaking. I use high temp silicone sealer on the headers and they dont leak. Buy the way thats the way Chev sent out your 76 and they did not even use siliocne. If you try this, let me know how it worked for you.
Ed
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: new header gaskets (Anar76)
I have found that cheap gaskets, a hawksaw cut almost all the way through the flange between each pipe and the normal black silicon used to assemble engines works great. I never have a problem with leaks or the silicon burning out.
Norval
Norval
Burning Brakes
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From: Peabody,MA,USA
Re: new header gaskets (Anar76)
I don't think that there is anything that you need to put on those gaskets. I am using Earl graghoil gaskets which have aluminum retainers. Your new gaskets won't change size with the engine heating up, so your header bolts will not come loose. I would just put them in and tighten the bolts.
