Bill, the whole idea of useing the cat is a ...ah .... good one. Also as I
have been learning more about the problems with the "new" manifolds and
gaskets. I will insert a comment from Ole Tom Wiencek, now this was several
years ago and I had to really dig my files for it, I knew Tom had posted
it..As thus;
---- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
To: "Alpine, Message" alpines@autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 9:44 AM
Subject: Tech Tip
> Leaky Headers? Seal 'em
>
> Tired of those headers leaking all the time and you can never seem to
> get them to seal right? You put double gaskets on and they burn off and
> still leak. Here's a fix to try. Go to your local auto parts store and
> get the "red hi temp silicone". then take your header off and get your
> new gasket. Put a very thin bead of silicone around each side of the
> gasket by the port. Then reinstall the gasket against the head then the
> header. Leave two studs on each end of the head for easier
> installation. then tighten the header up to normal torque specs and let
> it sit for a cuople of hours before you try to start it to let the
> silicone cure. Viola, no more leaks. The racers have used this
> technique for years and it works very well.
>
Now here it doesn't mention product numbers but I suspect that the 26 BR
would be an adequate product. I have tried the Copper type and not too
pleased with it.....yet.
Well there we are another sojourn into the wiley ways of wacky ideas..
Thanks for your post Bill, and I do believe in Mark Twain...
Chuck in Portland OR.
Series ll , 1725, OD tranny all up on blocks till I can fix a floor jack.
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