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po reused the old manifold bolts

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I suspect the PO reused the old manifold bolts when he switched to stainless headers.

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Replace bolts if you didn't

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Replace bolts if you didn't already

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Replace bolts if you didn't

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Replace bolts if you didn't already

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Replace bolts if you didn't

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Replace bolts if you didn't already

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po reused the old manifold bolts

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Suspected cause · Original poster

I suspect the PO reused the old manifold bolts when he switched to stainless headers.

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Weld repair and helicoils fixed the problem.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Just tracked down a pesky exhaust leak. Looks like my header gasket need replacing. What's the best option as I see several brands with varying prices. I suspect the PO reused the old manifold bolts when he switched to stainless headers.

POST 2Original post

Factory, don't go with those sandwich material type, they leak after a year or two. Replace bolts if you didn't already

POST 3Original post

Bill- also be on the lookout for stripped threads in the head. When I rebuilt mine, the machine shop found 5 holes with bad threads. Weld repair and helicoils fixed the problem. Also, when reassembling, coat the bolt threads with copper antisieze compound.

POST 5Original post

Yeah, OEM is the best option. Check out FCP Euro. They show you which manufacturers are the OEM makers for each part. Lifetime warranty, too!

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I just ordered the Porsche one from Pelican.

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