header bolt torque?
09-07-2011, 10:46 AM
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header bolt torque? what is the torque for the header bolts?
pacesetter headers and felpro 1406 gaskets. I had used what the book said 14lbs but on side is leaking and having to replace the gasket. was that torque correct, or was it bad gasket?
pacesetter headers and felpro 1406 gaskets. I had used what the book said 14lbs but on side is leaking and having to replace the gasket. was that torque correct, or was it bad gasket?
09-07-2011, 02:12 PM
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The trick is to snug them up for several heat cycles. I checked mine like everyday for a week before I drove it. I had a couple that wanted to come loose, I just put a few wraps of Teflon tape on them. Never had a leak.
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Stage 8 will solve the problem if you have bolts backing off and blowing gaskets.
I know it doesn't answer the torque question but will get rid of some issue with leaky headers at least it did for me.
New gaskets + Stage 8 =
I know it doesn't answer the torque question but will get rid of some issue with leaky headers at least it did for me.
New gaskets + Stage 8 =
09-08-2011, 05:52 PM
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Anti-Seize = Blend of various powdered metals in solid or liquid form used to ensure ease of disassembly. Prevents corrosion and oxidation. Used on oxygen sensors, header bolts, and generally any hot-side (exhaust) work.
Loctite = Blue 242 (semi-permanent) and Red 271 (permanent/stronger) Loctite are types of acrylic polymer that set in low to no oxygen environments. Once they set up, they are very stubborn and difficult to remove. Loctite itself is a brand name but is also the most used brand of threadlocker for the automotive industry. Used on bolts you don't want backing out like pressure plate bolts, flywheel bolts, rocker arm studs, etc.
You will use anti-seize if you want something to be able to be removed at some point. You will use Loctite if you don't want something to be able to be removed, or at least make it very difficult to remove.
Hope it helps clarify.
Loctite = Blue 242 (semi-permanent) and Red 271 (permanent/stronger) Loctite are types of acrylic polymer that set in low to no oxygen environments. Once they set up, they are very stubborn and difficult to remove. Loctite itself is a brand name but is also the most used brand of threadlocker for the automotive industry. Used on bolts you don't want backing out like pressure plate bolts, flywheel bolts, rocker arm studs, etc.
You will use anti-seize if you want something to be able to be removed at some point. You will use Loctite if you don't want something to be able to be removed, or at least make it very difficult to remove.
Hope it helps clarify.
