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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Need to know. when installing headers..do i need to have new gaskets or are the c6 gasket reuseable...If i do need to buy a set where can i get a good set for kooks...
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Be on the safe side and buy new GM gaskets. Gaskets supplied with headers usually leak. $20 for new gaskets isn't much. Better safe than sorry.
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Originally Posted by sscamaro
Be on the safe side and buy new GM gaskets. Gaskets supplied with headers usually leak. $20 for new gaskets isn't much. Better safe than sorry.
GM OEM gaskets are the way to go and you can use the originals that came with the car but it's always a safe bet to start with brand new ones.
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they can be reused many times.
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My Kooks came with gaskets
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Originally Posted by k-line
My Kooks came with gaskets
As did mine, but those in the know say to use the original GM metal gaskets as they seal better, the others eventually will leak.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Thanks.. I Will Order a Set i though they would have to be a little bigger the opening for the Kooks..
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