Re: Header leaks/headaches/heartburn

From: TJ Goettner (TNJG999@email.msn.com)
Date: Tue Mar 27 2001 - 02:54:40 EST


Not sure if a nylock nut would hold up to the heat... but thats what I use
on stuff that I dont want to loosen up on me, they work great!

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: "Brett Forehand" <brett4hand@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 2:51 AM
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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