10-04-2011, 11:36 PM | #1 |
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Header Install Checklist...
Heres all the stuff that I have or have ordered for when we install my headers..
I just don't want to get into it and be missing something...
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10-05-2011, 01:16 AM | #2 |
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I'm an aircraft maintainer and it's kind of engrained into my head to never reuse gaskets or seals. You're asking for leaks if you do that. I wouldn't reuse the header bolts either. I'm pretty sure those are designed to be one-time use items as well. Other than that I think you're ready.
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10-05-2011, 01:55 AM | #3 |
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welding the ory is a mistake.. maybe a few tacks to hold it from slipping dont weld it soild or you will regret it
the oem gasket is MLS and is fine to re-use.. so are the bolts.. loctite them |
10-05-2011, 10:06 AM | #4 | |
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Why shouldn't I weld? The guy I'm buying it from said he has it welded... But in all honesty, It's so tight that tacks are probably easier. I unhooked all the clamps on my catback to adjust it when it was vibrating, and it was a pain to move everything when it wasn't hooked up, so I'm not too worried about it moving after seeing how tight it fits in there
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10-05-2011, 10:33 AM | #5 |
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Id def get new header gaskets, Unless your gaskets look like new. Just my .02. Every time my dad and I took something apart from the motor, we always put new gaskets on just for peace of mind
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10-05-2011, 11:26 AM | #6 |
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New motor mounts (poly) . Mine looked really worn out, car has 115,000 miles on it. It's a lot easier to do with no exhaust in the way.
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10-05-2011, 11:34 AM | #7 |
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I might try to find some used poly mounts, but I don't really have the money to do it right now. my car only has 89K miles on it
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10-05-2011, 12:10 PM | #8 |
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I got Stage 8 locking bolts, and new GM gaskets. I know you can reuse the stock ones and mine didn't look too bad but I didn't want to risk a leak. Not sure why you want to weld the Y, I don't see an advantage. Clamps work fine on mine.
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10-05-2011, 12:17 PM | #9 |
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cause he puts clamps on upside down so they are practically dragging on the ground
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10-05-2011, 01:06 PM | #10 |
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buy new exhaust gaskets...25 bucks. why risk it leaking and sounding like poo!
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10-05-2011, 03:51 PM | #11 |
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10-06-2011, 02:37 PM | #12 |
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No new gaskets, I don't have 25 bucks.. The guy I'm buying my y from says it needs to be welded for some reason.. I guess I'll find out when I get it next week!
Oh and damage, my clamps are sideways not upside down..
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10-06-2011, 03:26 PM | #13 | |
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as for your clamps...i just like to pick on ya |
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10-06-2011, 07:29 PM | #14 | |
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you may like to pick on me..but my car's louder than yours now and it's gonna be even Louder very soon
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