What header gaskets?
Nov 10, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Racer
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What header gaskets?
I need to replace my header gaskets on my '98 LS1 with XS Power headers. It only took a couple of months for a leak to develop on the passenger side and the bolts weren't really loose. What gaskets should I use? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Nov 10, 2012 | 04:14 PM
Nov 10, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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I agree,, Those are the best Ive found yet.
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Nov 10, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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I agree,, Those are the best Ive found yet.
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Nov 10, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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GM or Victor Reinz here, multi layer steel
Nov 10, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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+3
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You can just re-use the old ones too.
Nov 11, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Racer
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Thanks guys, I have a set of GM multi layer steel on the way.
Nov 11, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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I use the stock GM gaskets and have never had a leak in the 10-1/2 years that I have had headers on the car.
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Nov 11, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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+5 This is what I use. Seals the best.
Nov 11, 2012 | 02:33 PM
Burning Brakes
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Link doesn't work for me. Anyone have the GM p/n?
Did some parts research and come up with 12558573? Is this correct?
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Nov 11, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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The gaskets that I use are 12617944.
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Link doesn't work for me. Anyone have the GM p/n?
Did some parts research and come up with 12558573? Is this correct?
Nov 11, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Link doesn't work for me. Anyone have the GM p/n?
Did some parts research and come up with 12558573? Is this correct?
12617944 is the new number but there may be 12558573 still in stock which will work fine.
Either one.
Nov 11, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Nov 11, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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If anyone has a hard time getting an oem gasket, look at Victor Reinz brand gaskets. Theyre carried by many autoparts stores and are oem or better quality. In fact they make many oem gaskets.