Header gaskets keep blowing out
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Originally Posted by Caleb56
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From: jojobe Tx
Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
I'll guess like most of their headers then, these have 1/4" flanges. If they're not already warped, I'd try the one of the metal gaskets. Otherwise, try the Felpros. Either way, recheck for tight frequently.
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From: Lahaina Hi
I don't think those are 1406's from fel pro.
Well they don't look like my 1406's mine are blue in color and a more square port.
I would run the lock as previous mentioned I have the locks on mine and they have the allen head in the center so you can get at most of them.
I use 3 short regular bolts that I have to tighten about once a mth.
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Well they don't look like my 1406's mine are blue in color and a more square port.
I would run the lock as previous mentioned I have the locks on mine and they have the allen head in the center so you can get at most of them.
I use 3 short regular bolts that I have to tighten about once a mth.
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From: Hellinois
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Auto Zone has Percy's aluminum ones, kinda pricy but they do work. The important thing is to remember to go through a procedure with them before driving the car. Warm the engine good, let it cool, tighten the bolts. Do this about 3 times before driving and I think you'll be much happier.
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From: The Top of Utah
Your headers should have 1 5/8" tubes. I would use a GOOD paper type gasket with square ports. Re-tighten the header bolts after each heat cycle, for the first several times. Then every few cycles for a short while. Soon you will realize that checking them is unnecessary. There is no need to spend a fortune for the latest, greatest, (read that as expensive) trick gaskets or bolt systems. The standard parts will do just fine, if you keep after them for a short while.
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From: Tampa Fl
Originally Posted by mseven
Fel-pro's and stage 8 bolts heat cycled, re-tightened and add the locks, seem to work for me.
I swear by Stage 8 bolts, man. I was getting regular exhaust leaks on my '90's LT headers. I put a set of these on with some good gaskets, voila, no more leakage.