Stever

I'm thinking of having headers put on my GT. But I've heard that sometimes the bolts get loose. My question then is what must I do to keep this from happening?

Blinkstang

Stage 8 Locking Header Bolts:

LMPerformance

Nino Sport

I have them on my 02' GT w/BBK LT's and have had no leaks, I also picked up a set of NEW OEM Ford Racing Header Gaskets along with these bolts back when I was doing my exhaust.

David_K

jb weld

David_K

Im just kidding DONOT use jb weld

blueherd02gt

lmao

so1o2k3

no matter what kind of threadlocker you use, it will still loosen itself. It's just common maintanence that you need to do if you get headers. Every time you change your oil, just grab a wrench or ratchet and tighten that bad boy down.

Blinkstang

A few of the bolts are in no way easy to reach. It isnt common maintenance if you do it right the first time and get some locking header bolts, mine are still tight with no leaks after 8-9 months.

Chopper

It's also no secret that the bolts that come loose are the ones that are the hardest to get to when the headers aree installed.Removing the K-member and starter allows a torque wrench to be used and the bolts can be tightened properly the first time.The shop (Ford dealer) that did my install did all the above and I have no leaks after over a year.

GodAmGT00

I thought you had to torque Exhaust studs/bolts, drive the car for a few days, and then RE-TORQUE them, so they DON'T come loose??



Maybe I've done it wrong in the past, but after torquing them twice, I've NEVER had a stud/bolt come loose...



JT