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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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Ordered new Remflex header gaskets and obviously they were bent during shipping causing it to break in a few places. They are not completely broken all the way through. I really dont want to go through the hassle of sending them back but if they are no good now I will. Give me your opinions.
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Send them back.. Why not just use OEM gaskets?
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Send them back.. Why not just use OEM gaskets?
I am currently using a new set of oem gaskets but have a small leak on the drivers side. All bolts are tight so I decided to get a thicker gasket.
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Send back and give the sender hell. Buy from somewhere else if needed.
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Going by the picture, I'd use them as long as that's the worst damage. Those look like graphite/metal composite. The graphite makes it kind of like a self healing gasket. But with a thick soft gasket, you will be checking your bolt tightness more often.
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Spoke to the seller, they are going to send a new set.
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Dont need to check tightness at all once its torqued. I've ran them for years without any issues. If any cracks or damage don't use them, says right on the package.
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Originally Posted by Cutlassmaster
Dont need to check tightness at all once its torqued. I've ran them for years without any issues. If any cracks or damage don't use them, says right on the package.
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Haha, yep;
"Do not bend! Do not bend! Do not..."
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Haha, yep;
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