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May 5, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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Pacesetter leak where header bolts to heads

i got a set of pacesetters and i noticed its leaking on the drivers side where the headers bolt up to the head. I used pacesetter copper gaskets and the header bolts are the stock ones and they are as tight as they can go. the rest of my exhaust is completely welded. No clamps or u-bolts anywhere...anything i can do to ensure it will stop?

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May 5, 2007 | 09:59 PM

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dont use the pacesetter gaskets. go to your local autostore and get regular replacements. maybe even put a light band of rtv on it as well. that will fix your leak

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get some new gaskets the multi layer steel ones they seal alot better, sponsors sell them like thunderracing and speedinc.

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May 5, 2007 | 10:34 PM

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if your stock gaskets looked good just reuse them most people do.or you can put a little red rtv on the header side and see if it stops

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cool...thanks guys

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May 6, 2007 | 12:05 AM

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i used only rtv, my orioginal pacesetter gaskets leaked as well, but the rtv has been holding strong for almost 1,000 miles now.

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