Chuckles_5.0

Since my BBK headers love me so much I found that I was missing two nuts (on the back side of the #7 and #8 cylinder)

I went and got a set from Advance and the #8 one went in no problem but the #7 tube is bent back just far enough that I can't get a regular hex head to fit (it is to long, the tube throws the head out)

so i'm going to try to pull of the header and back thread a stud (just like the one used where the oil dipstick support is mounted.) and try and do it that way. aka:: the hard way.

I was wondering if I need to change the gasket or if I can just use the old one, maybe just put some hightemp gasket maker on it?

I already have the gasket maker and don't really want to buy a gasket if I don't need to...money is really tight right now.

red95gtconvert

I would use RTV ultra copper around the exhaust ports on both sides of the gasket and it should seal up okay, the stud idea sounds like a good plan.

mjr46

header gaskets are cheap ..15 to 20 bucks..i'd buy a set and install them and be done with it

crusin92red5.0

felpro gasket part# 1415 cost 22 bucks plus tax. i've bought two sets plus the set that came with the kit. so i can understand not wanting to spend anymore on gaskets but if i was in your shoes just buy the new ones

Chuckles_5.0

Ok...If I can scratch up some extra cash I'll pick up a set...recomend anything specific? or sould I just get what ever?

1988TTOP

i like the reusable ones

crusin92red5.0

???

Which ones are reusable?

mjr46

flowtech makes some layered reusable aluminum ones..that's what I use..but the reusable ones are like 45.00 bucks

rdmypny

+1 on new header gasket go copper with it i love mine install run it around get it warm and tighten them a little more when its warm and be done with it.

crusin92red5.0

damn i wish i would have known that before