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Drivers side header
« on: April 15 2012, 01:28:25 AM »
Drivers side header is cracked. Should I have the weld shop tig or mig weld the header? Also should I buy a copper gasket for the install? 
 
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Re: Drivers side header
« Reply #1 on: April 15 2012, 07:46:11 AM »
The header is stainless so either method will work but tig is best.  Make sure you brace the header on a old head or make something to stop it from heat warping. No need for a gasket if the header is flat. If not the bandaid gasket will leak too. Have the welding shop check it and clean up on a belt sander if needed.
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Re: Drivers side header
« Reply #2 on: April 15 2012, 11:29:32 AM »
Thank You ULYCYC. Great advice will have it repaired this week.
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Re: Drivers side header
« Reply #3 on: April 15 2012, 01:56:11 PM »
In this pic - you can see a correctly welded header - with good bracing.
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