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ringer4x4 Aug 21, 2010 09:30 AM

header leaks
 
anyone know how to solve header leak between header and exhaust pipe? oem donut gasket doesn't fit and have tried 2 types of exhaust sealant- no luck! am losing patience fast! lol thinking of sending in but worried looking at $$$ for them to fix it

KLC Aug 21, 2010 10:59 AM

Weld it up, problem solved.

Redrocket Aug 21, 2010 11:24 AM

Percy's High Performance
they fixed all of my leaks best gaskets ive had yet

ringer4x4 Aug 21, 2010 12:07 PM

i think welding my choice left...yes have already tried percys gaskets and bolts....still leaks- i think mainly at the collector though- can't use oem donut gaskets so there is nothing there..

StrangerRanger Aug 21, 2010 02:18 PM

Thats cause the OEM gasket is still there... Gotta pound, chip, and grind it off till you get a clean surface again. I would pull the manifolds and get them up on a bench and do some work untill the new gaskets fit.

ringer4x4 Aug 21, 2010 03:12 PM

uhh...no oem gasket there..new header install and the cylinder head surface was wirewheeled clean- ford uses stainless steel exhaust gaskets so not that much residue to clean up.oem collector doesn't fit the headers ( different size)..which is why i think it leaks there...made appt mon to try and have it fixed- imo only fix is to weld it or try and match up a donut gasket to the headers i have that do fit

ringer4x4 Aug 23, 2010 04:47 PM

reason why this is my first and last pacessetter purchase...poor quality and customer service

eernger Aug 23, 2010 06:32 PM


Originally Posted by ringer4x4 (Post 1717720)
reason why this is my first and last pacessetter purchase...poor quality and customer service

ya i have not seen too much written praising their products.

ringer4x4 Aug 23, 2010 07:33 PM

mistake i won't make again.. worth the extra $$ for jba

Ranger_Envy Aug 23, 2010 09:20 PM

More often than not this is just life with headers, and its worse with low end headers. Thats why I only recommend them for a true performance vehicle or if its the only thing that will fit.


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