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SeanC · 07-24-2010, 07:54 PM

Hey guys,

I FINALLY got my header project to the point of being able to start the car (just refilling coolant and everything now). The car started right up, but the headers are leaking LIKE CRAZY. They're leaking to the point where I can stick my hand by the exhaust ports and feel each cylinder fire. I bought Mr. Gasket copper gaskets with the misconception that I was buying "the better" gaskets. Now that I have looked into it more, I hear they dont seal for anything. The flanges for the headers were straight when I put a straight edge on them, so I don't think thats the problem...Could the gaskets not be sealing that badly where I could feel each leak at the exhaust port?

Can't believe I have to unbolt these things again....lol. Thanks for the help!

07-24-2010, 07:54 PM	#1
SeanC Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Header leak help Hey guys, I FINALLY got my header project to the point of being able to start the car (just refilling coolant and everything now). The car started right up, but the headers are leaking LIKE CRAZY. They're leaking to the point where I can stick my hand by the exhaust ports and feel each cylinder fire. I bought Mr. Gasket copper gaskets with the misconception that I was buying "the better" gaskets. Now that I have looked into it more, I hear they dont seal for anything. The flanges for the headers were straight when I put a straight edge on them, so I don't think thats the problem...Could the gaskets not be sealing that badly where I could feel each leak at the exhaust port? Can't believe I have to unbolt these things again....lol. Thanks for the help!