RE: V8 Magnum Header Gaskets

From: Wisotzkey, Rich (Rich.Wisotzkey@gsc.gte.com)
Date: Fri Jun 18 1999 - 07:08:21 EDT


Bob,
I believe I could detect an odor for about 1 week. What suprises me is my
intake manifold gasket was replaced about a month ago, and you can still
smell it.
Rich - Ashburn, VA

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob H [mailto:torch@triplet.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 9:39 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: V8 Magnum Header Gaskets

How long before the header gaskets quit smelling? It has been a week, tho
truck is driven in short small trips, still smells and I have checked to
make sure I am not sizzling wires!

At 07:41 AM 6/17/99 PDT, you wrote:
>The Mopar Performance gaskets that come with the Mike Leach headers are
said
>to be pretty good. I'm not sure on the cost, but i am not afraid to pay a
>bit extra for a quality product.
>
>Kelly
>'96 CC SLT 5.2 Auto with Mike Leach headers
>ICQ #14334322
>
>
>I hope this helps all you "knuckle-busters" when
>>the day comes you remove your headers for whatever reason, and need to go
>>purchase a new gasket set.
>>The rep at Fel-Pro gave me gasket number MS95480 for the late model
>>(magnum)
>>318's, but I did not order a set. I cannot attest whether they actually
>>fit
>>or not. I went through more gaskets than I care to count from ordering
>>ones
>>that I was told were right for my engine.
>>Rich - Ashburn, VA
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Bob Hardt
Aiken,SC
99 Black Dakota CC 5.2 Auto, Leach headers, Flex-A-Lite dual 12" fans,
Quick D intake, 180 stat



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