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HEADER GASKET
« on: August 13, 2008, 08:16:08 PM »
I have 1 small hole in one of my header gaskets.....if I run it this weekend for a few hours before replaing it, is that horrible? 


The Chaz

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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 08:17:20 PM »
No
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The Chaz

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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 08:18:43 PM »
Mine leaked everytime when I used logs.  Might make a bit more noise and put a little black soot around the leak but a small leak is nothing to worry about.
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WORD

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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 08:21:05 PM »
Cool, thanks bro.....i am sick of replacing these bitches. 

HDriderTH

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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2008, 08:44:59 PM »
Ya know, if the manifolds are in good shape I'd try runnin 'em without gaskets. I dont use 'em on cars with manifolds and neither does chevrolet.
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YumaJet

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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2008, 11:36:46 PM »
Try using a gasket sealer. Eventually, as everything. it will ruin over time.  ;D
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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2008, 12:19:37 AM »
I use copper gaskets with copper RTV. Reusable, and if it starts leaking, tighten the bolts a little more. Can't blow out...
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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2008, 10:38:14 AM »
hi temp silicone is all you need,, no gaskets  ;D
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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2008, 10:42:19 AM »
If they KEEP blowing out , check to make sure the logs are'nt warped!! Use a straight edge or something of that matter. If they are warped it is a pretty easy fix , nothing a little grinding action won't take care of.
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Re: HEADER GASKET
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2008, 06:34:59 PM »
Find a machine shop that has one of the old bench/belt sanders, they can sand them flat in about 10 min. should charge about $25 a manifold, sometimes they get wierd about the aluminum, we had a belt for doing aluminum...A cylinder head broach cutter will do an awsome job too, but expect to pay about $75 a manifold, (set-up is a bitch), then don't use gaskets, use something like Ultra copper from Permatex, works real good...
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If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

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