new pics coming soon

74442guy wrote:thats right new pics coming soon once i get the traction bars on and replace the header gaskets i think might be the ticking that i thought was the rockers lol we will see what happens with new gaskets

maliburacinfreak wrote:one trick that has worked for me, cut the flanges apart. that way, you're bolting each port down seperately. you'll go thru ALOT less header gaskets that way

74Malibu383 wrote:If the flanges are a little warped, you can always install those thick "dead soft" aluminum header gaskets. They would probably give you a better seal.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Gaskets-Seals/Part-Type/Exhaust-Header-Manifold-Gaskets/Gasket-Material/Aluminum/Product-Line/Percys-Seal-4-Good-Header-Gaskets/?autoview=SKU

OR.... alot of my buddies use the Permatex "Ultra Copper" gasket maker. That would solve your problem too.
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_permatex_ultra_copper_maximum_temperature_rtv_silicone_gasket_maker.htm

77malibu77 wrote:

maliburacinfreak wrote:one trick that has worked for me, cut the flanges apart. that way, you're bolting each port down seperately. you'll go thru ALOT less header gaskets that way

any pics??

maliburacinfreak wrote:

77malibu77 wrote:

maliburacinfreak wrote:one trick that has worked for me, cut the flanges apart. that way, you're bolting each port down seperately. you'll go thru ALOT less header gaskets that way

any pics??

ummmm it looks like a header flange that has been cut with a sawzall. ill try to get a pic tommorow

77malibu77 wrote:

maliburacinfreak wrote:

77malibu77 wrote:

maliburacinfreak wrote:one trick that has worked for me, cut the flanges apart. that way, you're bolting each port down seperately. you'll go thru ALOT less header gaskets that way

any pics??

ummmm it looks like a header flange that has been cut with a sawzall. ill try to get a pic tommorow

lol i know but it just sounds too easy and what if it doesnt solve my problem i want to know if its going to mess my headers up.

bigredlaguna wrote:

77malibu77 wrote:

maliburacinfreak wrote:

77malibu77 wrote:

maliburacinfreak wrote:one trick that has worked for me, cut the flanges apart. that way, you're bolting each port down seperately. you'll go thru ALOT less header gaskets that way

any pics??

ummmm it looks like a header flange that has been cut with a sawzall. ill try to get a pic tommorow

lol i know but it just sounds too easy and what if it doesnt solve my problem i want to know if its going to mess my headers up.

Sometimes the simplest solution is the answer. Makes one feel like an idiot for not realizing it sooner.

74442guy wrote:well got new header gaskets on and no more ticking but was playing with the car lol pedal to the metal and something broke and now the exhaust is loud as heck shoot why lord why ha ha ha now prob need new headers mine where pretty old any way