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| Aluminum Header Gaskets [message #298402] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 12:42  |
bhayes
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I noticed JimK is selling aluminum header gaskets. http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1729
Has anyone used these? I've had both copper (PO installed, not sure which brand) and Remflex, but I keep developing an exhaust gasket leak around the 1 or 3 cylinder location. My next step is to remove the headers and thoroughly clean the surfaces on both the headers and engine before putting another gasket in place.
Thanks!
Bryan Hayes
'76 Eleganza II
Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum Header Gaskets [message #298413 is a reply to message #298402] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 16:04  |
jimk
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Clean surface is a must.
Ill be running he Aluminum gaskets on my kingsly to Dothan, AL so 2,600
should end up to be 5K.
I retorqUe only the 4 bolts in line and leave the top cente slightly snug
On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Bryan Hayes wrote:
> I noticed JimK is selling aluminum header gaskets.
> http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1729
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> Has anyone used these? I've had both copper (PO installed, not sure which
> brand) and Remflex, but I keep developing an exhaust gasket leak around the
> 1 or 3 cylinder location. My next step is to remove the headers and
> thoroughly clean the surfaces on both the headers and engine before putting
> another gasket in place.
>
> Thanks!
> --
> Bryan Hayes
> '76 Eleganza II
> Salt Lake City, Utah
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
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http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum Header Gaskets [message #298424 is a reply to message #298413] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 18:27 |
Kingsley Coach
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Jim
Would the aluminum be any better than the copper ?? Just curious.
Tks
Mike in NS
On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 6:04 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> Clean surface is a must.
> Ill be running he Aluminum gaskets on my kingsly to Dothan, AL so 2,600
> should end up to be 5K.
> I retorqUe only the 4 bolts in line and leave the top cente slightly snug
>
> On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Bryan Hayes wrote:
>
>> I noticed JimK is selling aluminum header gaskets.
>> http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1729
>>
>> Has anyone used these? I've had both copper (PO installed, not sure which
>> brand) and Remflex, but I keep developing an exhaust gasket leak around
> the
>> 1 or 3 cylinder location. My next step is to remove the headers and
>> thoroughly clean the surfaces on both the headers and engine before
> putting
>> another gasket in place.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> --
>> Bryan Hayes
>> '76 Eleganza II
>> Salt Lake City, Utah
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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| Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum Header Gaskets [message #298427 is a reply to message #298424] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 19:34 |
jimk
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This Aluminum gasket is a new product that is supposed to work well.
If not we will get you full refund on part.
On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 4:27 PM, Kingsley Coach
wrote:
> Jim
> Would the aluminum be any better than the copper ?? Just curious.
> Tks
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> Mike in NS
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> On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 6:04 PM, Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
>
>> Clean surface is a must.
>> Ill be running he Aluminum gaskets on my kingsly to Dothan, AL so 2,600
>> should end up to be 5K.
>> I retorqUe only the 4 bolts in line and leave the top cente slightly snug
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Bryan Hayes
> wrote:
>>
>>> I noticed JimK is selling aluminum header gaskets.
>>> http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1729
>>>
>>> Has anyone used these? I've had both copper (PO installed, not sure
> which
>>> brand) and Remflex, but I keep developing an exhaust gasket leak around
>> the
>>> 1 or 3 cylinder location. My next step is to remove the headers and
>>> thoroughly clean the surfaces on both the headers and engine before
>> putting
>>> another gasket in place.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> --
>>> Bryan Hayes
>>> '76 Eleganza II
>>> Salt Lake City, Utah
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
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> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
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> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: Aluminum Header Gaskets [message #309103 is a reply to message #298402] |
Thu, 20 October 2016 14:50 |
captjack
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I blew out a header gasket and am installing a new one. After about a year, what I've discovered is that headers are HOT. Anything near them gets cooked. I had to cut away part of the passenger wheel liner and just discovered that my speedometer cable is toasted. Since I had the header out I decided to replace the trans governor gear as a preventative measure. What I discovered there is that the diameter of the replacement is too big and I had to turn it down to get it to fit. Also, there is no hole drilled for the roll pin. Not a problem at home, but it wouldn't be fun on the road.
Jack Christensen - K6ROW,
'76 Glenbrook/Clasco - "The Silver Bullet",
Sebastopol, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum Header Gaskets [message #309111 is a reply to message #309105] |
Thu, 20 October 2016 17:00 |
captjack
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The kit I got from Jim K included the gear, a roll pin and two finish nails, no drill bit. I'm not skilled at using finish nails as drill bits, but think of all the money I could save if I were trained.
Jack Christensen - K6ROW,
'76 Glenbrook/Clasco - "The Silver Bullet",
Sebastopol, CA
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