Thread: Header Gasket
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Old 08-22-2016, 01:19 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by tofurun View Post
Why do the stock gaskets fail on the aftermarket headers??

One day Ima buy u a beer old man
Well, I would guess that the OEM gasket was being re-used was compromised when the old header was taken off .......

OR

the OEM gaskets can be thinner because the OEM header fits better......

OR

the robot that tightened down the OEM header did a better job




Hey, I'll take you up on an iced tea ....... I had to quit drinking 20 some years ago ....... the whisky was getting too strong .......


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