Ive had my TES headers on for a little over 5 months now and the passenger side gasket is ticking like crazy, it's driving me nuts. does anyone know of a good gasket to get for them. I dont mind changing them every so often, but 5 months seems a bit premature to me.

thanks,
Eric

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My 1986 Z2814.59@95.6

GM350, T-5, 3.23's, lots of go fast goodies, 4th gen Firebird interior etc...
85 IROC w/ 1364 miles! no times yet, just got it to start.

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I think the copper gaskets should work. I've never had them, though. My TES isn't that old yet.

 

I've had mine on for about a year now and have only tightened the bolts twice. No leaks so far using regular cheapy header gaskets.

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'82 Z28
LG4 305 .030 over, performer intake, holley street avenger 670, xe 256 cam, tes headers, 3 inch single exhaust, spintech muffler, 14 x 3 inch drop base k&n.

 

Do Not go with the gaskets that Edelbrock gives u. They will blow if u like to get on them once in awhile. I went with SCE Copper gaskets and Stage 8 bolts. I have VERY pleased with mine.
Part numbers at my exhaust part of my site.
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And yes, I know exhaust is spelled wrong in my web address.

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Eric Natzke
91 Firebird 305 TBI
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I went with stage 8's and felpro 1444's

 

I've been having the same problem with my car. I've been eating up collector gaskets fairly quick (2-4 months). I recently called into JEGS and they recommended the Percey's dead soft alum. so I guess I'll try it. I'll keep you guys posted.

*Laugh* Jegs told me they would fit. Now I got to send them back. Guess I'll look into some copper gaskets.

[This message has been edited by fireturd350 (edited September 15, 2001).]

 

well i tightened up all the header bolts (3 were finger loose), and then tightened down the collector bolts on each side and that pretty much took care of the problem. Whenever the gaskets i have now go bad im gonna step up to a copper gasket with stage 8 bolts. Thanks for everyones help....

Eric

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My 1986 Z2814.59@95.6

GM350, T-5, 3.23's, lots of go fast goodies, 4th gen Firebird interior etc...
85 IROC w/ 1364 miles! no times yet, just got it to start.

You'll always find what you've lost in the last place you look

R.I.P Dale Earnhardt

Moderator at: www.generation-3.com