Hi all,

replaced headers last July with PS LT's, I re-used my old header bolts. No problems at all rest of year. November, I stopped driving the car like I always do and I am currently getting it ready for spring, but noticed that the header bolt's and other areas on the LT's are rusty. I just dont remember the header bolts being rusty while on the old headers. And I was under the impression that the new headers were not going to get rusty. Should I consider the header bolts a problem? Remove them and purchase new ones? I probably should have done so anyway, but I did a lot of research on the site here and read that many people just re-use the bolts. Any other suggestions for the rust on the LT's? I am assuming its just from sitting all winter.

Thanks in advance.

 

Should be fine. I really doubt the bolts are going to rust out any time soon.

 

just use a wire brush to clean off the surface rust

 

the rust on the headers is cause its a cheap coating

 

I havnt used my car as much as i used to and noticed the same thing. I guess it is due to the inactivity and lets the rust settle in. In the past year ive only gone about 5k miles.....

 

There is a nice stainless exhaust stud kit on eBay for $48 + $5 shipping. I just bought a set.. can't wait to put them on.

 

if you're going to buy new header bolts, their size are m8*1.5*30mm

 

Thank you all for the replies. I intend on just getting some new one. Should have done it first go around, but lesson learned. Thanks.

 

buy arp header studs those wont rust. your header bolts probly started to rust when the surface rust from you LTs came in contact with them. those PS are pos's

 

If you want bolts that won't rust or come loose, these are THE best.

Percy's Split-Lock (Formerly Breslin)
21008 GM GEN III LSX / FORD 4.0 V6 QTY 12 8MM X 25MM 12 POINT (Stainless Steel)

http://www.percyshp.com/splitlock_page.htm

 

Were these ceramic coated pacesetterr headers or the uncoated ones?