<JAMEPC@aol.com> wrote in message news:50.1d4dbc80.2c058183@aol.com...
> I have new FMS 19#.
> I replaced the header gaskets once already. There is a bad machine job
where
> the rear driver side header mates with the head. It's was machined with a
> very narrow land and that's where it probably blew again. I used
Fel-Pro's but
> was thinking of trying the Mr. Gasket Ultra Seal. As per Summit "This
premium
> exhaust gasket set is designed and constructed to improve sealing of
exhaust
> header flanges. Unlike standard exhaust gasket material, Ultra-Seal
exhaust
> gaskets incorporate a graphite-impregnated facing and a steel expanded
metal
> core that reinforces and increases the tensile strength. This gives the
gasket
> the ability to conform to warped flanges, giving it better sealing
capabilities
> without deteriorating or cracking under the excessive heat and pressure
common
> in the exhaust system" Anyone try these? How about Percy's dead soft
> aluminum gaskets?
> Thanks,
> James
>
You might want to try and double stack your header gaskets. That's worked
for me in the past. I used to blow them all the time in my non-dodge until
I did this.
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
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