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Apr 15, 2004 | 12:14 PM

ping0317

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Header Leak

Stupid question.... How can you tell if your car has a header leak. I got mine installed professionally but I don't trust that guy anymore. His work quaility sucks!

Apr 15, 2004 | 12:40 PM

badblackta

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From: Ocala, Florida

roll your windows up, then stall the car up. If they are leaking you will hear a tick tick tick that will increase with rpm.

Apr 15, 2004 | 12:41 PM

Mystic97Z

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you'll most likely hear a ticking noise..
i have jet hot lt's on mine,,and my drivers side leaks ALL DAY LONG no matter how many times i change the gasket. it sucks

Apr 15, 2004 | 01:28 PM

badblackta

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yeah that is what sucks with the jet hots, they have that stupid slip tube, hard to get them to not leak.

Apr 15, 2004 | 03:07 PM

95_LT1_6SPD

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From: Caledon Ontario Canada

with my pacestters, i lost one of the bolts. The closest to the firewall on the passenger side, and it doesnt even leak. Damn im glad i didnt buy jet hots.