A few questions about headers.
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A few questions about headers.
I have four questions. I am planning to put on my headers soon and I read all over the place that the header bolts break off easy.
1) Is this the case when using hand tools, airtools, or both? i.e. Which way is better for not breaking bolts?
2) I see that some people say that when replacing the bolts use thread locker to keep the bolts in tight and others say use anti-seize to keep them from breaking off in the future. Who is right?
3) Should I be using a gasket sealant or just the gasket?
4) How do you drill out a broken bolt? Do you just use a center drill and hope you get it right? Seems like that would be a b@#ch!
Thanks in advanced for ANY info you can give me!!!
1) Is this the case when using hand tools, airtools, or both? i.e. Which way is better for not breaking bolts?
2) I see that some people say that when replacing the bolts use thread locker to keep the bolts in tight and others say use anti-seize to keep them from breaking off in the future. Who is right?
3) Should I be using a gasket sealant or just the gasket?
4) How do you drill out a broken bolt? Do you just use a center drill and hope you get it right? Seems like that would be a b@#ch!
Thanks in advanced for ANY info you can give me!!!
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Stick with hand tools to lessen the chance of breaking off a bolt when removing your old bolts. Installation should be done with a torque wrench. Use "Stage 8" locking header bolts, they cant back out. Removing broken bolts will require using a "easy out", they will list on them what size drill to use first to thread the easy out into the broken bolt. Be extremely careful, dont break off the drill or the easy out as now you will have a much more diffucult piece of hardened metal to remove. Soak the broken bolt at least over night with PB , Wd 40 or something of the sort. The next day should be easier then. Before you even start to remove your old exhaust manifold bolts you should soak them overnight also.
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Thanks for the info, I can't thank you enough. I'm trying to work up the courage to do this possibly long project, especially since it has been 90+ degrees @ my house the last few days! Thanks Again!!!
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