canamwrecker

Ok so I have these bbk headers.. and I noticed there was no gaskets.. so I asked which ones I needed and someone said felco 1445.. not sure if that's rite but they cross referenced and got me somthing they said would fit... and since they are long tube I cannot get them out without a hoist.. well I put the gaskets in and only on the drivers side I can he as r and feel a leak like on top of the header... any suggestions?

88 orangepeel notch

Did verify the header flanges were not bent or twisted ?

If so, then just redo the connection being careful to force anything on. Which is kinda hard to do on the driver's side I know, but patience will pay off. I've also heard of some guys doubling up the gaskets .

bluebeastsrt

First thing. Go back and make sure you don't have any loose bolts. If it's still leaking after youve retorqued everything. You have a couple of options. You can double up on the cheap gaskets your using or you can go to a more expensive dead soft gasket.

canamwrecker

Should I disconnect the header at the bottom.. I didn't do that when I put the gaskets in

canamwrecker

Also.. if I decide to double up am I gonna a have to get longer bolts? Them inch and a 1/4 are barley enough as it is

88 orangepeel notch

Yes, bolt up the headers first, then work your way back for the rest of the exhaust. Leaving all connections loose (except the headers) for final alignment. Then tighten everything.

You may need longer header bolts.

canamwrecker

Ok.. I'll see if i can pick up 1 1/2 n double up the gasket... also can a guy put a lock a
washer on there.. thinking maybe that will help so they don't loosen up all the time

88 orangepeel notch

Depending on the header flange as I think some are countersunk. At least my BBK Shorty's are.

barnett468

yes . . buy remflex gaskets . . it will not leak . . do not double them up.

that model of felpros only works if the headers are perfectly flat.
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mjr46

fel pro 1415 not 1445......make sure that is what you purchased....not some knock off