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Old 11-12-2004, 10:34 PM
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header gaskets

well anyway i was trying to save $$$ and bought cheep gaskets and now im paying for it, i got all kinds of leaks and was wondering what gaskets u guys are using? i hear the stock ones are really good ??? i have no idea
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Red RTV.

We'll see how it works.
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Congratulations! You have started the one millionth post about header gaskets!
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thanks alot man, i kinda have the worst internet and computer possible and takes me for ever to do any thing and was wondering if u guys could narrow it down for me, but i guess u would rather be a *****
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I used copper gaskets. Some people have problems with em, but they worked perfectly for me. The key is to check your header bolts a couple times until they aren't backing out anymore.
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I use the Fel-Pro 1406 gaskets...no probs here.
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Only gasket I've ever had success with was an earl's ultra seal aluminum gasket with silicone carbon inserts.
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Fel-Pro, no problems after 5000 miles.
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Originally Posted by Spinner
Only gasket I've ever had success with was an earl's ultra seal aluminum gasket with silicone carbon inserts.
I agree been used for over 2 years, and no leaks.
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Fel-Pro, 6 months and no leaks
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I'm using the Earl's Pressure Masters on the turbo motor. Same thing as what was described above. 1406's should work just fine, but with all header gaskets, remember to check the bolts after a few 100 miles or so. Doesn't matter what kind of gasket you use, the bolts WILL BACK OUT. The only way to avoid this is to use locking bolts (Stage 8) or the Breslin bolts.
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Originally Posted by CamaroBoy96Z28
I use the Fel-Pro 1406 gaskets...no probs here.
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Originally Posted by Spinner
Only gasket I've ever had success with was an earl's ultra seal aluminum gasket with silicone carbon inserts.
ONLY ones I've ever gotten to seal up and STAY sealed...

Not to mention they are made for Earl's by Parker-Hannifin which is one of the best/largest gasket/seal makers in the world.
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