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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Does anyone know of a way I can stop an exhaust leak without changing the gaskets I only need it to last for a couple days until the gaskets come in the leak is where the header bolts on the head any help is appreciated thanks
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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you can try to loosen up the bolts and torque them down. I really dont think theres anything you can do.
id park it and just wait till the gaskets came in...
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Copper gasket maker
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JB weld
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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Should I just put it around the header where its leaking and those gaskets should be in by Monday so I wont be driving with it that long
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Yep. Copper gasket maker. Thats what I did on my old Formula.
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How long should I let it set with that stuff before I drive it
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Jesus! Just screw it until u fix it properly don't spooge **** on there u just gotta clean off...
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