LG header leak
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Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: New Brunswick
LG header leak
Anyone having issues with LG headers leaking? I keep getting gassed while stopped in traffic... literally.
We tried tightening & re-tightening the clamps. Looks like it's between the header & x-pipe.
Any ideas?
going to muffler shop monday
Denis
We tried tightening & re-tightening the clamps. Looks like it's between the header & x-pipe.
Any ideas?
going to muffler shop monday
Denis
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Berwick Louisiana
I seem to remember that the clamps on LG Street headers were a problem on the C5 systems, don't know if that applies to the C6 systems or not. If so, most people just replaced them with heavier units.
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From: Lewisville TX
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Going on almost 51,000 miles with mine, without leaks.
Give us a buzz at the shop, maybe it's something that I can take care of over the phone. I know if the pipes are not slid all the way into the slip, it doesn't matter how tight you get it they will not seal as there is a gap there, so the pipes must be slid in all the way before tightening.
Give us a buzz at the shop, maybe it's something that I can take care of over the phone. I know if the pipes are not slid all the way into the slip, it doesn't matter how tight you get it they will not seal as there is a gap there, so the pipes must be slid in all the way before tightening.
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From: Dallas Texas
Factory catback to mid pipe is a slip fit 
. GM Engineers must have done something right!!
Having said that, we always take care of our customers 100%, if you have issues, dont hesitate to give us a call
. GM Engineers must have done something right!!Having said that, we always take care of our customers 100%, if you have issues, dont hesitate to give us a call
Team Owner
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From: salem OR
Headers are a different story! Need that bolt on collector like the factory has, along with most all brands,but LG!
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From: Dallas Texas
C5 catbacks are not slip fit
To each his own, I have had ball and sockets leak as well. Ground clearance, weight, price, preference all come into play. We have been doing slips for years Many many happy customers, just that you never see a post when something comes together correctly, only when it doesn't come together 
To each his own, I have had ball and sockets leak as well. Ground clearance, weight, price, preference all come into play. We have been doing slips for years
Many many happy customers, just that you never see a post when something comes together correctly, only when it doesn't come together
