KOOKs headers are leaking

[BlackVert]

My KOOKs headers are leaking where the primaries go into the collector.

What is the best way to seal it?

 

[juiced_94gt]

were are they leaking at?? the bottom? or on the flange?

 

[juiced_94gt]

Oh sorry just read your post better, if it's small they have some stuff at autozone thats like a putty to repair mufflers, i have used it on my x-pipe and works wonders, hardens like cement but when you apply it just dab alittle water on it and it spreads really smooth, i think it's called muffler mend or something like that.

 

[Redsnk95]

weld them up

 

[k00ksta]

Exhaust

When in doubt pay the 60$ at an exhaust shop to just fix em up. You probably w/out numatic tools could not get them to tighten up enuff. its cheap and you will love it when there sealed up :0

 

[1slow95]

I got some of that copper/orange RTV stuff at Auto Zone and put around each primary before putting the collector back on. That helped a good bit, but I still have exhaust leaks everywhere.

 

[Methodical]

My KOOKs headers are leaking where the primaries go into the collector.

What is the best way to seal it?

Talk to your builder. I don't think you want to mess around and void your warranty with the builder. Let him know what's going on. I'm sure you paid him a pretty penny. Make him do the work.

 

[Pokageek]

I got some of that copper/orange RTV stuff at Auto Zone and put around each primary before putting the collector back on. That helped a good bit, but I still have exhaust leaks everywhere.

That is unbelievable for a $1k set of headers guys.

 

[BlackVert]

i agree. i'm gonna call george and ask his advice

 

[Rick 91GT]

You need to use some hi-temp copper as previous mentioned, unfortunately that is common with all multiple piece slip fit headers.... Permatex them up and they'll be fine.

 

[Redsnk95]

Your gonna have the same deal with Accufab headers. This is what happens with any slip fit collectors.