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Jul 18, 2005 | 07:44 PM

02chevyracing

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header leak

one of my header bolts came off and i put a bolt and nut back on but the header is leaking still. i dont know why it has been okay for the last 2 months since ive had them on. anyone have a idea thanks Gene

Jul 18, 2005 | 07:47 PM

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since you said you put a bolt AND NUT back on it, im taking this as it was a collector bolt? what kind of gaskets are you using? it probably burned through the gasket and needs to be replaced. CHIP

Jul 18, 2005 | 08:34 PM

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yeah i was talking about where the header meets the flange, i just replaced the donut gasket but someone told me i need to get a copper gasket specially made.