locking down headers for good , with lock tite AND lock-nuts
#1
locking down headers for good , with lock tite AND lock-nuts
so iwill be replacing the gaskets on my longtube headers soon ,wel next day or so.
i was thinking go i got aluminum gaskets for Sure Seal i think is the brand and i got bolt from APD? i think (as u can see im not great with brands ) anyway the bolt came with nomal washer but i also went and bought some lock waashers what to yall think of locking them doown with lock tite HD and lock-nuts or would i risk striping the threds and being forever screwed
fyi the truck is a 1991 F-250 supercab 8ft 4WD 351w
i was thinking go i got aluminum gaskets for Sure Seal i think is the brand and i got bolt from APD? i think (as u can see im not great with brands ) anyway the bolt came with nomal washer but i also went and bought some lock waashers what to yall think of locking them doown with lock tite HD and lock-nuts or would i risk striping the threds and being forever screwed
fyi the truck is a 1991 F-250 supercab 8ft 4WD 351w
#2
This style works good…
STAGE 8 LOCKING HEADER BOLTS from STAGE 8 LOCKING FASTENERS | RaceIndustry.com
Not cheap…
You may get away with blue loctite… red may work too good. Headers have always been a real pain to keep tight. Those with heavy flanges seem to do better at staying tight than the el cheapo versions…
STAGE 8 LOCKING HEADER BOLTS from STAGE 8 LOCKING FASTENERS | RaceIndustry.com
Not cheap…
You may get away with blue loctite… red may work too good. Headers have always been a real pain to keep tight. Those with heavy flanges seem to do better at staying tight than the el cheapo versions…
#3
This style works good…
STAGE 8 LOCKING HEADER BOLTS from STAGE 8 LOCKING FASTENERS | RaceIndustry.com
Not cheap…
You may get away with blue loctite… red may work too good. Headers have always been a real pain to keep tight. Those with heavy flanges seem to do better at staying tight than the el cheapo versions…
STAGE 8 LOCKING HEADER BOLTS from STAGE 8 LOCKING FASTENERS | RaceIndustry.com
Not cheap…
You may get away with blue loctite… red may work too good. Headers have always been a real pain to keep tight. Those with heavy flanges seem to do better at staying tight than the el cheapo versions…
#4
Don't use lock-tite. Get a set of the Stage 8 locking header bolts and a good gasket. I recommend Remflex as they are extra thick and compress well to seal any imperfections. I tried the dead soft aluminum ones and they leaked like no other. Then when you assemble everything use anti-seize on the bolts so you can take things out again if you need to.
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