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 Help with Header Leak
#855674
12/28/07 08:28 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 227
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So my 22r was equiped with a hedman header when I got it and the lower front bolt was missing/broken. It appeared that the block/header gasket area had been smeared with a red sealant. It is now leaking pretty bad. The exposed remaining studs all look pretty bad (rusty, bad threads) so I'm not sure how to proceed. I've got a feeling as soon as I start to pull the header more studs are going to break off. So how does the easy out/ rethread business go when the engine is still in the truck? I appreciate any ideas.
Thanks
84 4RUNNER,22R,HEDMAN,WEBER 32/36,Davis Unified Ignition,33" BFG
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Re: Help with Header Leak
[Re: SALMONHEAD]
#855675
12/29/07 04:40 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 138
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On that side there is plenty of room to work if you break a bolt, and once you get it off the might be anought of the bolt expose to pull it out, just spray them all down really good and let me soak over night plus make sure you have a new gasket and new replacement bolts or studs. a good impact gun help.
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Re: Help with Header Leak
[Re: Dieselshop]
#855676
12/30/07 06:26 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 227
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I have never had to drill into a block and my previous attempt with as "easy out" wasn't easy at all. It seemed like it was difficult to keep centered and I don't own a tap set. I was hoping to get some specific directions on how to get this done without screwing up my block.
I saw stud sets for sale at $40 which seemed kind of high. I also hoped someone could tell me what the best gasket would be.
Thanks
84 4RUNNER,22R,HEDMAN,WEBER 32/36,Davis Unified Ignition,33" BFG
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Re: Help with Header Leak
[Re: SALMONHEAD]
#855677
12/30/07 09:15 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 51
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Re: Help with Header Leak
[Re: flyinhawaiian]
#855678
12/30/07 07:13 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 37
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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im interested to nkow the bestgasket to! The BRAND NEW one i put on there has already cracked and making alot of noise!
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Re: Help with Header Leak
[Re: daveowen]
#855679
12/31/07 12:35 AM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 392
Mudrunner
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OEM gaskets are far better in most cases. yes they are more money but are worth it.
1986 xtra-cab 22re
stock everything
1991 bed
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Re: Help with Header Leak
[Re: 1986xtracab]
#855680
12/31/07 05:55 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 227
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Well, thanks for the input. I am starting to assemble my parts. I ordered the header & collector gaskets for the hedman and I'll call around to see if I can find a stud set locally. The "KROIL" penetrating oil looks good but I don't see it around here. Is there a second best that is more common (NAPA, Autozone)?
Thanks & Almost Happy New Year!
84 4RUNNER,22R,HEDMAN,WEBER 32/36,Davis Unified Ignition,33" BFG
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Re: Help with Header Leak
[Re: SALMONHEAD]
#855681
12/31/07 05:59 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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AutoZone usually carries PB Blaster that works pretty good. You can order Kroil from http://kanolabs.com/. they'll usually send you a free or reduced price trial can.
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