jaweiss

I have a these headers Hooker 2460HKR and they came with a 1/16 gasket. I'm however having problems getting this thin gasket to seal. The flanges and the motor are not flat which is leaving space for exhaust leaks. A 1/8 thick gasket should be thick enough to make the seal good but I'm having problems finding a place that sells something thicker. Any ideas or a site to go too?

camaronewbie

Use dead-soft aluminum gaskets. Many manufacturers these days, ususally even just on the shelf in Autozone. They are slightly more than a 1/4 inch thick, but compress when installed, and seal really well.

torque_is_good

Adv Auto carries Mr Gasket dead soft aluminum for SBC's

For on-line, order Percy's seal-4-good from the usual suspects jegs etc

Pocket

iTrader: (24)

Be sure the flange is flat or no gasket will seal. Use a file to knock the high spots down, there shouldnt be much to worry about. Never had a problem with common paper gaskets when using high temp RTV and torquing the bolts in cycles

UNCLE TOM

iTrader: (1)

many , many times the cause of gasket leaks is improper preperation/installation . this is "NOT" a slam , make sure both surfaces are clean & flat . chase with a tap all mounting holes in head . clean holes with wd-40 or your choice with straw on can . install and torque "from the center out" . go back & re-torque from the center outward several times . did i mention torque from the center outward , center , rt. , lt. , rt. , lt. rt. , lt. one at a time with the bolts . start up , get warm re-torque a couple more times . good luck .

Pocket

iTrader: (24)

As silly as it sounds, thats the exact process for torquing header bolts and you will do it quite a few times. Miss it once and the gasket will blow out forcing you to start the whole process over again

Screamin86

iTrader: (1)

ive always manifold gaskets and had the best luck with them but like said correct torquing is needed.

GICATA

You can double up a set of regular paper gaskets too.