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Help me make a header gasket choice #94773
07/26/08 06:54 AM 07/26/08 06:54 AM
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Hunt Valley, Maryland
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I have a small exhaust leak on my passenger side and I have to remove my driver side to change out the starter. I have Hooker Headers and I'd like some help choosing some gaskets that will best help eliminate the leaks I'm currently having.
Thanks,
Jim
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94774
07/26/08 07:24 AM 07/26/08 07:24 AM
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I've had good luck with the mr gasket ultra seals, they seemed to work for me when the cheap white paper gaskets wouldn't. What kind are you using now? If you have had a leak as long as that header has been on, you might consider a remflex ($) gasket which should seal anything. Or some people use red RTV only.
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94775
07/26/08 08:23 AM 07/26/08 08:23 AM
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I've tired a few, but the one that flat stops leaks is Remflex.

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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: Junky] #94776
07/26/08 09:08 AM 07/26/08 09:08 AM
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I've tired a few, but the one that flat stops leaks is Remflex.




Absolutely. I will never buy another brand except for these.
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: HemiStan] #94777
07/26/08 10:39 AM 07/26/08 10:39 AM
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I've tired a few, but the one that flat stops leaks is Remflex.




Absolutely. I will never buy another brand except for these.





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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94778
07/26/08 11:37 AM 07/26/08 11:37 AM
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How about NO Gasket ! I used Permatex Ultra High Temp Copper Silicone. If your flanges are good, clean and strait, head surface the same, it works !

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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: doctor_mopar] #94779
07/26/08 05:38 PM 07/26/08 05:38 PM
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Ultra copper works great but remflex is the way to go.
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: Y3 70 BEE] #94780
07/26/08 05:56 PM 07/26/08 05:56 PM
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REMFLEX, problem solved.

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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94781
07/26/08 08:09 PM 07/26/08 08:09 PM
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i like the Percy's aluminum.
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: ohiodemon] #94782
07/26/08 09:44 PM 07/26/08 09:44 PM
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My dilemma is: it might only be a temp fix. I'm replacing my starter and wanting to fix a leak on the other side. I'm also contemplating pulling the motor for a rebuild. I've checked the pricing on the Remflex, and it seems like the best long term solution. It's a bit pricey for a quick, temporary fix. I still need to make some decisions.
Jim
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94783
07/26/08 10:03 PM 07/26/08 10:03 PM
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I recommended remflex to 2 mopar buddies- they did not like the price a but bought them none the less. They both are now Remflex customers for life. Quickie cheap TEMPORARY fix is the cheapo paper gasket with a bead of the permatex on both sides of gasket.

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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 2boltmain] #94784
07/26/08 10:07 PM 07/26/08 10:07 PM
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Where's the best place to purchase it a get the best price?
Jim
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94785
07/26/08 10:20 PM 07/26/08 10:20 PM
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Remflex.com.I called and ordered over the phone.ONLY WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94786
07/27/08 01:38 AM 07/27/08 01:38 AM
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Where's the best place to purchase it a get the best price?
Jim


The local speed shop have em', and I've seen them at an auto store, but can't remember which one. I think it was CarQuest.

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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: Exit1965] #94787
07/27/08 09:56 AM 07/27/08 09:56 AM
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I've had good luck with the mr gasket ultra seals, they seemed to work for me when the cheap white paper gaskets wouldn't. What kind are you using now? If you have had a leak as long as that header has been on, you might consider a remflex ($) gasket which should seal anything. Or some people use red RTV only.



I use Ultra Seal too and no problems.

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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: MY340] #94788
07/27/08 02:49 PM 07/27/08 02:49 PM
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We have run Mr Gasket Ultra.One set was on for at least 6 years and no leaks.Evewn have reused them.At 15 bucks a set I can replace mine every 6 or 7 years and still come out ahead.The coppers leaked like a sieve even with my TTIs.Rocky

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Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: 1fastrunner] #94789
07/27/08 03:12 PM 07/27/08 03:12 PM
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With Mr. Gasket Ultra Seals, I had to "punch out" the mounting holes on the passenger side of my engine so that the gasket would line up properly and seal. I then got the Remflex gaskets set and put them on that same side no changes and they sealed up first shot. Bought them at a local NAPA shop, but you may have to hunt around to find someone that carries them locally or just buy online. They are indeed a great gasket. LOTS of crush to em to fill all those nasty imperfections.
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: Alikazam] #94790
07/28/08 09:59 PM 07/28/08 09:59 PM
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I ordered my Remflex yesterday. I found the big block exhaust gaskets on Amazon.com for $28.40 including shipping.
Jim
Re: Help me make a header gasket choice [Re: HemiStan] #94791
07/28/08 10:58 PM 07/28/08 10:58 PM
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I've tired a few, but the one that flat stops leaks is Remflex.




Absolutely. I will never buy another brand except for these.



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