PATHRIDER Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Found out that my drivers side header is leaking..I swear I torqued it to specs (18 ft.lb).Do I still need to use some kind of sealant on there like ultra copper or high temp sensor safe silicone? Im using felpro gasket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Found out that my drivers side header is leaking..I swear I torqued it to specs (18 ft.lb).Do I still need to use some kind of sealant on there like ultra copper or high temp sensor safe silicone? Im using felpro gasket You shouldn't. Try torquing it again - it is not uncommon for bolts to loosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATHRIDER Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanks Martin..Ill let you know what the outcome is after re torquing all the bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATHRIDER Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 ok ...the problem is the bolt that I used is bottoming out behind the thread on the engine block....I went and got 8X25 or I couldve used the thick washers that came with the factory stud and nut on the 8X30 bolt that I already have which I think I shouldve done to begin with but I just remembered those washer on my way home from fasteners...now theyre all torqued to specs and no leak..Ill re torque it again in a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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