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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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Header Gaskets????

Have a quick question about Header Gaskets. I have a set of BBK shorties on my truck and I have already went through two set's of gaskets(both BBK) and now the second set is blown out. So I was wondering is it worth spending over $30 for a set of copper or aluminum gaskets? Because they say that you will never( ? ) buy another set. Thanks for the help....
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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I used to have that prob, but every 1-2 weeks I would retighten the bolts and it solved the prob.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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It used to be an every weekend thing until finally they stayed tight. I did that with both sets of gaskets. So I just wondering about slapping a set of copper or aluminum gaskets on there to quite it up a lot.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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i mean't quiet not quite...
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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not sure, I was gonna go with a set from summit but never did.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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yeah that what my plan was, I guess I'll give it a shot.... thanks
 
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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do locking bolts work better than regular bolts? Stupid question but really?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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how about copper or aluminum header gaskets????
 
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I've been running Percy's aluminum header gaskets on my 95 5.0 with shorty headers. I've had them for over a year with no leaks and the header bolts never loosen up, after you install your headers just retighten the bolts everyday for about a week and you should be good to go.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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yeah i figured paying a little more for gaskets would be worth it. thanks 95 150.... Now it is time to ask the boss for permission....
 
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