Re using metal header gaskets mine are leaking
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Re using metal header gaskets mine are leaking ok so I re used my metal header gaskets I belive they are feel pro, they leak until the car gets warm and then they seal up or seal up better but probably do still leak, Question is do i need new ones or is there a way i can get these to reseal.
I am assuming the metal ones have some kind of coating on them new that seals once they get hot and since I put them back on without that same coating thats why its leaking.
could spraying them with silver or copper paint work like on head gaskets?
I am assuming the metal ones have some kind of coating on them new that seals once they get hot and since I put them back on without that same coating thats why its leaking.
could spraying them with silver or copper paint work like on head gaskets?
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The way I did mine was start from the middle two bolts and then the next bolt forward, then the next bolt backward, until you get to all of them. Do this once at 11 ft/lb and then again at 18 ft/lb
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i think thats why mine dont deal cyber, they do seal up once the car is hot well probably not all the way but you no longer can actually hear it really bad, I will be redoing the gaskets here very soon hopefully it solves a few of my issues, I think I need to check my plugs also. one of them could of backed out
I reused my stockers and they sealed just fine but then i had to remove my exhaust so i bought new GM MLS and they are perfect. i didnt torque them according to specs just tight them well and thats it.
