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Old 03-27-2008, 09:54 PM
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i didn't install my headers myself but i'm gonna try to fix the leak myself. can i get to the header bolts without taking down the k member and all the other crap?
also, do you think the gaskets are ruined?

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Old 03-28-2008, 12:45 AM
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well your gunna have a little work to do, changeing a header gasket is almost the same as putting on new headers. and if its leaking ur gunna want to put a new gasket on there anyway. just a thought have you checked to see that all the bolts are on tight? maby one was missed?
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Old 03-28-2008, 07:47 AM
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can i get to the header bolts if i had it on a lift?
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Old 03-28-2008, 11:19 AM
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im not sure. getting to them is one thing. accualy turning them is another. you might be able to tell if one is loose just by feeling around in there. if you have ever looked in your engine bay you know know how tight it is in there.
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Old 03-28-2008, 11:46 AM
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I THINk you have to have it on a lift, it makes a very hard job just hard!!
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