pillagenburn

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I have a bad exhaust leak

1996 LT1 z28 with SLP 1.3/4" headers

purchased copper header gaskets to put on there ...

What header bolts should i get? I was thinking of getting ones with Allen wrench fittings so I could more easily tighten them (plus also having a prayer of getting a ratchet on them). I know you ought to torque them to 30# but here's my question...

HOW IN THE HELL do i get 30# on to those header bolts???

also, i'm not sure what size collector donut gaskets i need... i think its 2.5" ; anyone know if Autozone, Oreillys or Napa carries these things?

thanks!

edit: oh yea, I WILL NEVER go back to Stage 8 "locking" header bolts again.... If you ever need to get them back off, you can say good bye to your locks/lock clips..... plus sometimes they let the header bolt back off JUST ENOUGH for the leak to start...

slowpoke96z28

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from what cylinders does it leak?

pillagenburn

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God only knows... i've not been able to figure it out yet, but i know it def. does....

and im sure the graphite gasket is fubar..... probably burned through or charred in some way.....

jimmy 2 Times

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if it was leaking that bad, just look above the flange for some black soot

98transguy

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arp are always the right answer when it comes to what bolts to use, they are the best in the business