Need help asap with header install....Exahust maniold gasket
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Need help asap with header install....Exahust maniold gasket
I know that the factory exhaust manifold gasket is a three piece unit my question to those of you that have reused it is did it come apart on you and did you still use it? I am wandering if this is common?
Also I have a set of aftermarket gaskets that are the typical "fiber" material. Has anyone used them? Do you have any leaking problems?
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Also I have a set of aftermarket gaskets that are the typical "fiber" material. Has anyone used them? Do you have any leaking problems?
Thanks,
Bart
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Re: Need help asap with header install....Exahust maniold gasket
Did my install this weekend and my stockers were coming apart on the front and rear edges. Glad I had replacement GM's on hand.
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Re: Need help asap with header install....Exahust maniold gasket
Hmm, not good. The outer layer on mine has completely separated. I just wish I knew if it would reseal if I reinstalled my "custom" multi-piece gasket.
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Re: Need help asap with header install....Exahust maniold gasket
Hey Doc, do you have a part number for the gasket?
I would really appreciate it.
I would really appreciate it.
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I would be interested in hearing if anyone reused them after they tried to fall apart and had them seal....mine came partly apart just like yours and I re-used them but I still have an engine light, am running open headers, and wouldn't know if they were leaking as of yet.....
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Re: Need help asap with header install....Exahust maniold gasket
I spoke with my brother (he deals with similar situations every day) after my last post and told him about my/our situation and he told me that it would seal initially but after a short time it will leak. He told me what has already been said in this thread, replace them with GM gaskets and forget about it.
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Re: Need help asap with header install....Exahust maniold gasket
Sorry I am at work now on lunch break. Could get if for you after work if you still need it then. Header install with emmissions = 4/5 hours. Chasing down exhaust leak / gremlins=more bloody knuckles. $10 GM factory gaskets = priceless.