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What is the valve on air tubes?

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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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What is the valve on air tubes?

I was wondering if the valve on the air tubes for the exhaust manifold is a one way check valve. If i romove the hoses to them will I have an exhaust leak?
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Re: What is the valve on air tubes?

I want to buy hooker 2055 with y pipe since it is the only one i can find that is quality with a 3 inch y pipe. The problem is my air pump is shot and the new headers have the tubes. Do i have to seal them shut? im not a good welder either.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Re: What is the valve on air tubes?

The part where the check valve attaches should be the same thread, its just pipe thread. Get a cap at your local hardware store, screw it on. Done deal.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Re: What is the valve on air tubes?

ok thanks
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