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Jan 14, 2014 | 10:36 AM

joshua022

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warped header flange

How can I fix my warped header flange? Ive thought about trying to use the bolts to pull it in but with it being an aluminum head, I wasn't so sure.

thoughts?

Jan 14, 2014 | 10:43 AM

Atomic

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Have it surfaced or put it on a belt sander.

My turbo flange is warped but I just use the bolts to pull it in...

Jan 14, 2014 | 10:55 AM

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I was thinking of bolting them to the old manifolds and heating the flange while tightening the bolts to see if that helps

Jan 14, 2014 | 11:01 AM

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I used a big, flat file to get the warps out, then surfaced it with a belt sander-like machine in my shop (no longer there, as it died).

Jan 15, 2014 | 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Have it surfaced or put it on a belt sander.

My turbo flange is warped but I just use the bolts to pull it in...

I thought you had ARP exhaust studs? If so that would work a lot better than bolts.

I use a large belt sander at a local metal fabrication shop.

Jan 15, 2014 | 08:54 PM

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I do, but it warped so bad I had to hammer it off ruining the threads on a couple, so I have mostly studs and 2 bolts

Jan 15, 2014 | 09:58 PM

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I do, but it warped so bad I had to hammer it off ruining the threads on a couple, so I have mostly studs and 2 bolts

haha! Can't complain if it works! Those studs are expensive......... and I want a set.

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