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  1. 08-16-2007, 07:28 PM #1
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    Help! Header Gasket keeps blowing

    Anyone have any idea why I keep blowing the header to mid-pipe gasket?
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  2. 08-16-2007, 07:44 PM #2
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    maybe you over tightened the bolts and the flanges are not true any more. that is the most common reason for header collector leaks.
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  3. 08-16-2007, 08:43 PM #3
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    Mine blew too with the Mopars. Replaced them with some copper gaskets from Summit, and no more problems (although there was an ever so slight leak through 'em)
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  4. 08-16-2007, 10:29 PM #4
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    Thanks, would high temp RTV help?
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  5. 08-16-2007, 10:47 PM #5
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    Would welding help?

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  6. 08-16-2007, 11:11 PM #6
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    I had a bolt begin to back-off after initial installation and nearly blew a gasket. Thankfully it didn't and was just able to tighten the bolt back down to seal it up again. Next time I go to my exhaust guy, I'm going to have him put on some locking header bolts. These are a must for every header installation IMO.

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  7. 08-17-2007, 09:04 AM #7
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    We're not talking about the head bolts. The collector/mid-pipe bolts.
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