Like Sam says, it depends on the type of header, actually more on the type
of flange it uses and the type of gasket you were given for it. The grade 8
bolts are good. The gaskets I got from Mike Leach were pretty thick, about
1/8" or better. I torqued them to 30 ft lbs. Putting on headers is tricky
though. Sometimes those flanges are the worse part. You need to get the
socket on squarely. If all your pressure is off to one side you are on your
way to snapping a bolt.
Now here's the trick if you want a good seal. When you first put those
things on, they're going to smell like something's burning. It'll be that
way for at least a couple weeks. That's normal. Until the smell goes away,
re-torque the bolts down every 3-4 days. After that they'll be seated and
no leaks.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Kevin
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 3:42 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Header torque
I have pacesetter headers on my Dak, and they are to be torqued to 20 ft
lbs. Which really is not much. You know your spark plugs are torqued to 30
ft. lbs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Parthemer" <srp@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 6:58 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Header torque
> You went a little too much >:+?
>
> I believe it depends on the hardware you are using and what
> brand of header. What did you instructions say?
>
> Sam '00 RT
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Mr.Flipchip
> > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 7:24 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Header torque
> >
> >
> > Could someone please tell me what to torque headers to? Hot or cold?
> > I snapped off a grade 8 flange bolt on there and I am not happy!! :-(
> >
> > --
> > Kirk Johnson
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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