Sam, you're military are you?
TJ
http://tj31852.tripod.com/1992v84x4dakota/
tnjg999@email.msn.com
1992 Dodge Dakota 4X4
Long Bed, 318, Auto Trans
DT Headers, Functional RamAir Hood
K&N FIPK, Flowmaster Muffler
Custom Throttle Body
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Parthemer" <srp@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 7:25 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Header leaks/headaches/heartburn
> Try to double nut them with some locktite... also, make sure
> you are using a lock washer to help hold that sucker in place.
> You COULD take the bolt, drill a hole through it, put everything
> back together, then put safety wire through.
>
> Sam
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Brett Forehand
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 2:51 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Header leaks/headaches/heartburn
> >
> >
> > Hey gang,
> >
> > I've been having problems with my Mopar headers leaking lately. The
main
> > culprit seems to be the passenger side header, where it connects to the
> > Y-pipe. The bottom bolt/nut are the hardest ones to get to, and
> > always seem
> > to rust/loosen/leak. I've replaced the 5 grades with 8 grades, and still
> > have the problem with leaking at the gasket. (Can't keep them tight).
> >
> > What are you old pro's running to keep these things tight? Would
> > a simple
> > pinch of locktite do the trick??? Do I need to use a liquid
> > gasket material
> > instead of a regular gasket?
> >
> > I'd appreciate any suggestions and advice!
> >
> > Brett Forehand
> > '94 Dakota CC Sport
> > http://www.wacokid.freehomepage.com/
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