Header gasket question
10-13-2005, 11:24 AM
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Header gasket question I'm putting in Pacesetters today and wondered if the gaskets that came with the headers are OK to use? After all this work I don't want to take it apart because of a leak. I'm assuming that I can't use ones that were on the car because their meant for manifolds and not headers. Thanks.
10-13-2005, 11:58 AM
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Not really sure. It's not metal like the stock gaskets. They kind of feel like compressed cork or paper, but they have a smooth finish like plastic. I know that made no sense at all.
10-13-2005, 12:07 PM
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reuse the stock gasket or get a new stock gasket. I've done 2 sets of headers on 2 different cars w/ the stock gaskets w/o a problem. I've also taken my pass side header off and put it back on w/ reusing the same gasket and no leaks.
10-13-2005, 09:36 PM
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i used the fel pro ones to and they are working great aslo they have notches in the front and back to put those two bolts in first then slide the gasket in. made it much easier
