No sealer used on my 99 R/T and about 3 times of retightening over a 6 month
period has been good for over 4 years and 51k miles on Mopar headers with
the gaskets and bolts that came with them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "RayB" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 9:40 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Header gasket sealer
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > I need to replace one of my header gaskets. I have some
> > copper rtv stuff but it doesn't say hi-temp.
> > Directions say it's good to 700 degrees intermitent.
> > Before I used some UltraCopper hi-temp on the gaskets. Do I really
> > need the stuff that says hi-temp for this?
> >
> > Second question, does anyone know of a good set of
> > locking header bolts? I'm getting tired of tightening
> > mine every other week.
> >
> > --Mike
> > www.mikesdakota.com
>
> Mike, what brand of gasket are you using? The MP header gasket is
supposed
> to be the same as what came with DT, Gibson, or MP headers way back when.
> I put my DT headers on in 1994 and after rechecking the bolts for a few
> weeks have never had to touch them again. I'm using just normal ARP
> stainless steel header bolts (a little longer than what the older engines
> used due to the thick header flange). Never used any sealer either.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
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