Header gaskets (what have you had luck with)

[1toolguy]

I put Remflex gaskets on the Cordoba in Dec 2011, have never re-torqued them and have had absolutely no problems. It's all I'll use now.

 

[brasil]

RAMFLEX worked allways for me. Those gaskets are good... I won´t use others anymore.

Greetings Juergen

 

[747mopar]

I have used no gaskets and had no problems. I coat the flanges with the orange hi temp silicone and use brand new crisp split lock washers. But this only works with flat flanges.

I don't like the idea of cutting the flange apart because you will have a higher change of warpage when tightening because you loose the extra support.

I know what your saying but if warpage is the problem it can also release the tension and allow it to seal. Mine appear to be warped (even impression on the sealed ones and only an impression on the bottom of the leaking one). I believe it's my fault they leak, I tweaked them trying to get them to clear the trans pan.

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ok you dont need to buy expensive gaskets. ive done this for years and believe me it works. throw all gaskets away. get some 100% silicone/clear. it has to be 100%. run a good 3/8 bead around the flanges let the silicone kick over. [cure a little] then install , wont leak anymore, i promise

"Really" just 100% silicone? The gaskets weren't to expensive but did wonder if there was a sealant you could use.

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

Honestly if those Percy's don't work I'd just get the Remflex ones and be done with it. I think mine were 25 bucks a pair or something but worth it to me to just install them once and be done with it, especially with how tight that engine bay gets with headers. Can't imagine it being much fun changing the gaskets in-car.

 

[747mopar]

Thanks guys, it seems that Remflex is the winner, I'll take note of that next time around or if in a pickle maybe try the sealant. Glad to hear a few have had good luck with the Perceys, I'll either be another satisfied costumer or will be taking a BFH to my headers tonight HaHa.

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Honestly if those Percy's don't work I'd just get the Remflex ones and be done with it. I think mine were 25 bucks a pair or something but worth it to me to just install them once and be done with it, especially with how tight that engine bay gets with headers. Can't imagine it being much fun changing the gaskets in-car.

Trust me it "SUCKS", space isn't the issue to much but draining the coolant, getting your hands all itchy (header wrap), cleaning the RTV out of the holes and off the bolts, fighting to get the bolts started while holding the header in place when the bolt are nearly impossible to even get ahold of and then refilling everything just doesn't make for a fun day.

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

Ohh are you using standard bolts in place of studs where the holes go through the water jacket? I'm sure dealing with coolant is a whole 'nother layer of fun lol.

If you have the chance I'd put studs at least in the holes on each end that go through the jacket. Saves you dealing with the coolant and a little easier to bolt up the headers (just hang em and tighten the nuts)

 

[Budnicks]

I've been wanting to try the Copper Gaskets for a LONG time now.... If you go with them, keep us informed on how they work out......

I've used copper gaskets on most all mine, I think the last ones were from Mr. Gasket like 1/8" thick larger port BB/RB & you can reuse them, you will just need to anneal/soften' {heat} them before reuse... SCE, Flat Out, & even Summit Racing has some... I think Hussie also still make some too...

 

[ZR9B]

Are you done yet??? I put studs in the last time where the coolant was last time...I almost want to take them off now.

 

[747mopar]

Ohh are you using standard bolts in place of studs where the holes go through the water jacket? I'm sure dealing with coolant is a whole 'nother layer of fun lol.

If you have the chance I'd put studs at least in the holes on each end that go through the jacket. Saves you dealing with the coolant and a little easier to bolt up the headers (just hang em and tighten the nuts)

I don't know that you could even use studs with these headers, there's a couple bolts that only have enough room to get a bolt head under and you still have to use an open end wrench because there isn't enough room to fit a box end (some of it's because of the header wrap). I will be changing to a different header somewhere down the road. I would love to have studs and will be sure the next set are a little more forgiving.

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"All done" happy happy joy joy it sounds great. They sealed it, for the first time everything sounds the way it should. Thanks guys

 

[Propwash]

How you liking the sound of that Solid Flat tappet?

 

[747mopar]

How you liking the sound of that Solid Flat tappet?

Honestly it's really quiet, can't really tell the difference but then again with that lifter ticking I probably never did hear the hydraulic cam running. I almost feaked out when I opened the box "they look just like hydraulic lifters" but after pushing on them I was relieved. I wandered if that small area under the cup would act like a dampener on the noise? All I know is it's quiet.:icon_smile:

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

Hell yeah, glad everything got sorted out for ya 747!

 

[Propwash]

Good to hear!...No pun intended...lol After the road you've been down with the cam/lifters, it's nice to know your Chargers power plant is up and running well.

I couldn't tell you if that small area below the cup is designed for dampening/noise reduction. Good question.

 

[Bolt-Action]

X3
on Percy's alum ggaskets I use them pretty much exclusivly and they work great, put em on and forget about them.

 

[Budnicks]

Good to hear!...No pun intended...lol After the road you've been down with the cam/lifters, it's nice to know your Chargers power plant is up and running well.

I couldn't tell you if that small area below the cup is designed for dampening/noise reduction. Good question.

X2 747mopar you deserve some nice/good stuff to finally happen... good things come to those who are patient

 

[747mopar]

Good things happen everyday, it's just a matter of whether it happens in the garage or not. With my two kids any frustration doesn't last much past seeing and playing with them "funny how things change" gotta love it. Thanks guys, it sure does lift a weight and get the ball rolling again.