Header leak still
04-09-2009, 09:37 PM
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Header leak still
ok well i tried hedman and flowtech headers both leaking tried copper dead soft aluminum regular gaskets and copper silicone with a copper gasket either way still got a header leak, my dumbass must not be tightenin em right and im goin insane, im trying red high temp silicone without a gasket this time and any advice on a way to tighten em or what not to do?
04-09-2009, 09:43 PM
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im using headman now im leavin the header on overnight for it to cure with the red high temp silicone on it, i used the percys aluminum ones which are the same thing pretty much as flowtech and that didnt work on the flowtech
04-12-2009, 03:42 AM
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If you've already tried all those different gaskets. Maybe the problem is not with the gasket.
Check the flange for imperfections, like the weld from the flange to the header tube.
A crack in a header tube. Rust down by the collector. Even a collector leak. The ball socket may have a dent in it.
Next time you remove the header. Closely inspect the used gasket. It will have clues as to where the problem is.
The small block Ford has a good exhaust port/flange layout. 2 bolts per port and every port seperate. Usually the cheapest most basic gasket will seal these suckers up.
Check the flange for imperfections, like the weld from the flange to the header tube.
A crack in a header tube. Rust down by the collector. Even a collector leak. The ball socket may have a dent in it.
Next time you remove the header. Closely inspect the used gasket. It will have clues as to where the problem is.
The small block Ford has a good exhaust port/flange layout. 2 bolts per port and every port seperate. Usually the cheapest most basic gasket will seal these suckers up.