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02-19-2004, 05:07 PM
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header gasket
i just got a new set of headers but they don't have the gasket that goes across the top of them. i was jus wondering if i really do need that gasket when i install aftermarket headers? :thinking: cuz all the ones i see online show the smaller gasket that's for the bottom piece of the header but not the top one. u kno the piece wit the 4 holes 
......or can i jus use the stock one that im taking off my stock header? :thinking:
......or can i jus use the stock one that im taking off my stock header? :thinking:
02-19-2004, 06:14 PM
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Use the stock ones, it shouldnt be a problem.
02-20-2004, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by hipnodx
i just got a new set of headers but they don't have the gasket that goes across the top of them. i was jus wondering if i really do need that gasket when i install aftermarket headers? :thinking: cuz all the ones i see online show the smaller gasket that's for the bottom piece of the header but not the top one. u kno the piece wit the 4 holes
......or can i jus use the stock one that im taking off my stock header? :thinking:
......or can i jus use the stock one that im taking off my stock header? :thinking:
Wow cool post some pics cuz most of us only have one exhaust header.
Yes you need the gasket since it stops little leaks that rob a bit from the car and causes excess noise which can lead to tickets
Suggested you get a new one to replace the old one.So about these headers....is your car a V4 or just an I4??
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02-20-2004, 05:03 PM
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Ahh lay off Nightshade, its not 100% technically correct, but alot of people refer to em in the plural sense. I re-used my original ones without any problem.
This is VERY important, use a torque wrench, and use the recommended torque. You're gonna have to search for the specs. but those lugs are very soft, and can easily be snapped.
This is VERY important, use a torque wrench, and use the recommended torque. You're gonna have to search for the specs. but those lugs are very soft, and can easily be snapped.
02-20-2004, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Hyde
Ahh lay off Nightshade, its not 100% technically correct, but alot of people refer to em in the plural sense. I re-used my original ones without any problem.
This is VERY important, use a torque wrench, and use the recommended torque. You're gonna have to search for the specs. but those lugs are very soft, and can easily be snapped.
This is VERY important, use a torque wrench, and use the recommended torque. You're gonna have to search for the specs. but those lugs are very soft, and can easily be snapped.
02-21-2004, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hipnodx
anyone? :happysad:
And for what it's worth, the manual also says that it should be replaced