RE: Header Gasket ?
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RE: Header Gasket ? - 2/12/2007 9:46:08 PM
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poser_pilot6
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I dont suppose you took any pictures, did ya? I think when I get my OBX header, Im just going to do some preventative work, and make my own gasket from the start. Or maybe get one of those high speed copper thingys, or whatever metal they are made out of.
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RE: Header Gasket ? - 2/12/2007 9:54:01 PM
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Slusher
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Glad to hear that your situation is all set! And that I know what to do if mine goes:)
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OBX 4-2-1 Header
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RE: Header Gasket ? - 2/12/2007 10:07:02 PM
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19Accord97
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ORIGINAL: poser_pilot6
I dont suppose you took any pictures, did ya? I think when I get my OBX header, Im just going to do some preventative work, and make my own gasket from the start. Or maybe get one of those high speed copper thingys, or whatever metal they are made out of.
Nope, I didnt. Sorry! Here are some things I would do though:
-Make sure you spray all the bolts/nuts you will be removing w/ WD40 or Liquid Wrench in as much advance as possible. I was spraying them 2 times a day 2 weeks prior to getting my headers. It will make it alot easier, trust me.
-When you get your headers, use a level and make sure all the flanges are level. Mine have warped a little.
-Next, don't use the gaskets that come with the headers. They are junk. At Autozone and Advance Auto parts they have 2 versions, a Felpro, about $11 (the one I used) and they have another one which is about $16 and that is metal with raised edges. I would have gotten that, but you have to wait 3 days b/c they were out of stock.
-For the actual flange gasket, look in this post, youll see a link, and there is a picture of a copper gasket that is the one you will need. Its about $10 from summit racing. I am not sure if they have different sizes, so check that first. Of course, OBX uses a gasket that local autopart stores dont carry!
-OH and here might have been my trouble. Make sure you keep retightening those bolts after they have a couple of warm up and cool down cycles.
-Lastly, when you guys get your headers installed, know that your current o2 sensor may be stuck in your manifold. Mine was, so I bought a Bosch one. Now heres the thing. The hole for the o2 sensor wasnt placed the best. You have to unbolt the holder for the connections of the two o2 sensor wires and it stretches to its MAX to reach the o2 sensor. So hopefully your OEM sensor has the same length wires and will reach.
Anything else?
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RE: Header Gasket ? - 2/12/2007 10:14:42 PM
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poser_pilot6
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I was planning on using the Liquid Wrench, because I remember you strongly advised that a while back. So I will get some better gaskets before I do the install, and check every day for the first week or so to make sure they stay tight. And I already have a Denso OEM oxygen sensor just waiting for me to scrounge up the cash for this little adventure lol. I just really want to wait til I get the cat back, so I can do it all at once.
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RE: Header Gasket ? - 2/12/2007 10:27:51 PM
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poser_pilot6
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I just want to wait so I can do it all at once, it will be easier I think. Plus the added power will all be there at once, so it will seem really fast lol. Not to mention the sound lol. But yeah, I will check those hangers too, beforehand. Good call.
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