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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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Question tightening sequence for headers.

can somone please tell me how i can tighten my headers right to prevent worping.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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tightening sequence for headers.

I don't think there is any certain tightening order to prevent warping. I usually start with the middle bolts and go in a circle working my way to the outer bolts.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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tightening sequence for headers.

If your headers have separate flanges at each port, it really doesn't matter. If they have a common flange for all the ports then start at the middle and work out; alternate front/rear.
 
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tightening sequence for headers.

thanks you guys.
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