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Old 02-24-2012, 12:04 PM
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Hey guys,

I just wanted to check back in and mention that I think the Dow Corning goop is going to hold the seal. Just wanted to mention that, in case other people experience the same gasket problem that I did. It's worth a shot. But when you do it, make sure to goop it on really good (about a 1/4 of an inch), tighten the bolts really good, and wait the full 7 days which are required for it to cure before driving.

Thanks y'all,
george

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Old 03-19-2012, 09:41 PM
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Hey, if it blows again, try this. on my 78 I have a warped header. What I did to solve the problem (and it still hasnt blown almost a year later) is get an exhaust manifold gasket that crushes down to 50 percent of its original thickness when you torque your header down. This will account for the warp and and seal everything up. Talk to napa and they should know what you're talking about. Easy Peasy.
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Originally Posted by 78yotawolverine
Hey, if it blows again, try this. on my 78 I have a warped header. What I did to solve the problem (and it still hasnt blown almost a year later) is get an exhaust manifold gasket that crushes down to 50 percent of its original thickness when you torque your header down. This will account for the warp and and seal everything up. Talk to napa and they should know what you're talking about. Easy Peasy.
Highly recommend this. I am running one no more leaks.
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Yep. Thats exactly what Im talking about.
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