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KOOKs headers are leaking

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BlackVert

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

What is the best way to seal it?
 

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

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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

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weld them up
 

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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
 

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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

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

What is the best way to seal it?
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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.
 

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Low-5.0 said:
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.
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That is unbelievable for a $1k set of headers guys.
 

BlackVert

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

Rick 91GT

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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.
 

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