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Header Gasket Install

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01_SVT

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Hey Guys,

I have an 01 Cobra with JBA Headers. It sounds like the driver side Header Gasket on the motor side is leaking and needs replacement......I have 3 questions

1 - I bought a new factory gasket, is this good for a replacement or should I have gone after market and why?

2 - My skills are basically a "Backyard Mechanic" do you think this is a job i can do myself or should I pay a shop a quoted $245 dollars to install it for me?

3 - If i were to do this myself, any advise, reccomendations or concerns i should worry about while swapping the gasket?

Thank you for your help!
 
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hotforstangs

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Before you replace the gasket and call it good, be sure to inspect the header for cracks, jbas are known to crack.
 

01_SVT

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i never knew that...this is going to be fun.. thank you!
 
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