tired of the header leak
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On The Tree
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Macungie PA
tired of the header leak i think the header leak is coming from the the EGR valve and i think its the AIR and the other 1. now if i got that stuff deleted in a tune i wouldnt have a header leak or would i. also is there ways in finding header leaks cuz i listen and i just cant seem 2 put a 100% answer were it is. i think its the EGR and the other 1s coming out of the headers cuz i didnt put the little gaskets over the tubes. i just matched everything up and screwed them in. now on the manifolds i used all new GM gaskets not the shitty pace setter ones. did anyone use like a sealer or something 2 with there header leak if so wat is it.
any thoughts would be appreciated
thanks guys
any thoughts would be appreciated
thanks guys
Staging Lane
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next time, buy some of that copper gasket spray you can get at the auto parts store. apply that to all your header stuff and it will never leak. When i removed my headers, it took my probably 15 minutes per header to get the gasket off with a die grinder and a mild pad. It's that sticky.
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On The Tree
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From: Macungie PA
ya i heard of that RTV copper spray i think its called. is that wat u used? they sell it at auto zone i saw it. but the guys there told me never to put that on manifold gaskets and head gaskets. can u cuz i was asking around if anyone used that and nobody really said if they did cuz the guys at autozone were telling me its only rated 2 a certain temp. i'd luv 2 use that stuff.
let me no if its safe 2 use that cuz if it is its going on those EGR and AIR tubes 2 seal it and hopefully that does it.
let me no
thanks
let me no if its safe 2 use that cuz if it is its going on those EGR and AIR tubes 2 seal it and hopefully that does it.
let me no
thanks
Dude take the 30 minutes to get the copper gasket spray like I mentioned in your last thread about this. Not RTV, the copper spray, RTV is silicone (Room Temperature Vulcanizing - RTV is a great sealant but not around O2 sensors etc.)
Unbolt the gaskets and spray them down, then re-assemble and re-torque properly and you should be good to go!
Unbolt the gaskets and spray them down, then re-assemble and re-torque properly and you should be good to go!
