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edrokone 04-12-2019 01:26 PM
Gasket leak!
 
Hey everyone!

Do any of you have any recomendations to fix my gasket leak? I currently have Borla UEL headers, the leak is there, any specific gasket I should order or what should my next move be? The shop went ahead and installed the headers without the proper fitting gasket. Maybe that’s the issue? Obviously I’m new to all this car stuff and would appreacite any tips/ help

Thanks,

Eddie

Vital 04-12-2019 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by edrokone (Post 3206843)
Hey everyone!

Do any of you have any recomendations to fix my gasket leak? I currently have Borla UEL headers, the leak is there, any specific gasket I should order or what should my next move be? The shop went ahead and installed the headers without the proper fitting gasket. Maybe that’s the issue? Obviously I’m new to all this car stuff and would appreacite any tips/ help

Thanks,

Eddie
Get new gaskets. Look up Grimmspeed and get their gaskets and see if that resolves your issue.

BigTuna 04-12-2019 01:30 PM
There are 3 gaskets on a header. 2 that go to the heads, and one that connects to the overpipe. If they didn't replace any, then you may want to do all 3.

Tcoat 04-12-2019 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BigTuna (Post 3206853)
There are 3 gaskets on a header. 2 that go to the heads, and one that connects to the overpipe. If they didn't replace any, then you may want to do all 3.
And find a new shop!

EAGLE5 04-12-2019 01:42 PM
Also consider throwing the Borla shit away.

edrokone 04-12-2019 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jsimon7777 (Post 3206860)
Also consider throwing the Borla shit away.
Someone recently mentioned that as well. Do you have a recommendation for a solid UEL header?

BigTuna 04-12-2019 01:49 PM
JDL
Tomei
Gruppe-S


The first ones that come to mind

EAGLE5 04-12-2019 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by edrokone (Post 3206863)
Someone recently mentioned that as well. Do you have a recommendation for a solid UEL header?
Ace.

Impureclient 04-12-2019 11:22 PM
Gruppe-S if money is burning a hole in your pocket. 95% of what the Ace header does at almost 1/4 of the price.
Sorry but, spending almost $2k for a header on a $12-15k car is not giving the best advice to somebody who doesn't know tons about cars.
Best advice, just get the proper gasket and keep the Borla header.

humfrz 04-13-2019 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3206856)
And find a new shop!
@edrokone - there ya go.

This is not rocket surgery, people have been bolting exhaust manifolds to heads for over a 100 years without them leaking.


humfrz

Impureclient 04-13-2019 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3207166)
@edrokone - there ya go.

This is not rocket surgery, people have been bolting exhaust manifolds to heads for over a 100 years without them leaking.


humfrz
Well, my great great great great grandfather bolted the manifold onto his Brontosaurus with just some Pterodactyl "grease" before longer than 100 years ago.
Maybe the shop in question was just using dated methods of transportation repair service?

humfrz 04-13-2019 05:13 AM
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Well, my great great great great grandfather bolted the manifold onto his Brontosaurus with just some Pterodactyl "grease" before longer than 100 years ago.
Maybe the shop in question was just using dated methods of transportation repair service?
Welp, maybe his mechanic did the best he could with the tools he had - :iono:


humfrz

Tangizdope 04-13-2019 02:58 PM
Yeah I recommend grimmspeed gaskets. I have gruppe s header. Great quality. They give you a shipping discount if you live in California too. It was like a $10 or $15 discount I think.
I see you are in la, meaning you probably can't work on your car (no garage, not allowed to, ect). There are many shops in the la area that are well known. If you need help finding one, shoot me a PM.

extrashaky 04-13-2019 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3207197)
Welp, maybe his mechanic did the best he could with the tools he had - :iono:
If he has a hammer, he can make a gasket.

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