do i really need new header gaskets?
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It depends. When you take out our stock headers, check the gaskets for cracks or any brittleness along its entire length. However, I would just use new gaskets just to be on the safe side.
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I used the originals, I was going to buy some new ones but couldn't find any local parts stores that had them in stock so I bit the bullet and put the originals back in. They had about 87k miles on them and they sealed back up no problem.
IMO buy new ones but dont call off the install if you can't get new ones
IMO buy new ones but dont call off the install if you can't get new ones
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check the gaskets for blow through...after inspecting mine, i noticed carbon buildup outside of where the header would have sealed...if i never saw the blackness i wouldnt have replaced them
Originally Posted by SUX2BU
Whatever you do DO NOT use anything other than stockers.
Last edited by boondiggys; 03-31-2006 at 10:09 PM.