on 12/28/00 5:23 PM, DONKEYJAKE@aol.com at DONKEYJAKE@aol.com wrote:
> Got a set of chrome Gibson headers for my 97 318. This will be my 1st time
> doing it so I gotta few questions. The instructions call to use a high temp
> ATV on the head flange........ Is this on the block where they will mount on?
> Do I apply the ATV on both sides of the gasket?
>
> I've also heard about exhaust leaks where the header meets the "Y" pipe. Is
> there anything I can use to better seal this? Nothing came with the headers
> for it.
>
> Last, should I leave the chrome headers alone or is there any sort of prep
> work for making them more durable?
>
> Thanks for any and all help in advance.
>
> JAKE
>
**********Dont use RTV.....just gaskets.*******************
on the ball sockets of the collectors you can use a anti seize , this is
good up to 1200 degrees and will give you a better seal
Scott Q
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