exhaust leak
#1
exhaust leak
My 88 LX has an exhaust leak on both sides, what can I expect to pay for a header gasket change out and stage 8 locking bolts installed at local shop ( Miami, Fl ) and can anyone recommend one ?
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#2
why not just buy the bolts and gaskets and do the work yourself? it's not a difficult job, even with long tube headers. High side estimate on costs are $50 for the header bolts and $20-$30 for gaskets...but that's going by Holcomb Motorsports catalog prices. Should be able to find the parts cheaper elsewhere.
#4
gotcha. I've changed 'em before just using a 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2 inch socket set and a combination wrench or two but it is easier with air tools and a lift to get under the car. last set I swapped, I used orange RTV instead of gaskets. You have to let it cure overnight, but it's lasted longer than any gasket I've ever tried. Good luck.
#5
A lot of shops won't do this work (at least around here) because of the good possibility to break a header bolt, if they do the job I believ around 2-3 hours of labor a side, more than likely two, unless you use a performance shop they won't understand the locking fasteners, I know they come with instructions but people are dumb and most so called "mechanics" aren't gear heads just guys at 9-5's.
go ahead and spring for copper gaskets, while not necessary they're still nice.
quick search on google for "mustang performance shop miami florida" gave me this stangnet post
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...ops-miami.html
good luck to you man I think it would be worthwhile to do the work yourself but its up to you.
go ahead and spring for copper gaskets, while not necessary they're still nice.
quick search on google for "mustang performance shop miami florida" gave me this stangnet post
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...ops-miami.html
good luck to you man I think it would be worthwhile to do the work yourself but its up to you.
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