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Old 08-02-2001, 11:50 AM
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Header leak

It seems as though i have a header leak coming from the port nearest the third cylinder on the driver's side. However, i can't tighten that bolt anymore (it just won't budge). Is there any way i could seal the leak up without taking the headers off? Also, could it be anything else. It feels like the air could also be coming from under the rocker panel cover, which i did recently remove. Could it be from there, or would oil definitely be leaking too?
There's got to be some sort of sealant or something i can use to make this job easy.

Jon

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SLP 1 3/4 headers
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Old 08-02-2001, 10:14 PM
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I am having the exact same problem and my engine is loosing compression because of it so now my car is slower after the header install.

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Old 08-03-2001, 12:12 AM
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ya know what? i'm a dumb shmuck.. i just needed a new gasket.

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Beautiful Gunmetal gray, LB9 305 and T5 tranny. Only 60,000 miles!
Dual cats, 3"flomaster
Accel 300+ Ignition, wires, cap, coil, etc
Airfoil
KN Airfilter
Removed Screens on MAF
SLP 1 3/4 headers
No Smog/AIR system
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