a couple of questions
is the manifold stock type dansk or S&S
are you using a 30 mm length bolt and a washer or is it a lock washer
is the new hardware stainless
is the cat converter new or used could it be plugged
or if it is new is the muffler old and is it clogged from the junk that came
out of the old cat

I us a self locking nut at the 2 into one connection where the headers bolts
to the collector pipe
silicone sealant can react with the 02 sensor
But the right silicone is not a bad idea

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Smith" <kewsps@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 3:08 PM
Subject: Installing new manifolds

> Hello all,
>  Been reading the list for a few weeks and really appreciate all the help
> available here. Thanks!
>  My current issue is that I have installed new headers on my 84 1.9 WBX
> and the manifold gasket at the head keeps blowing out. I am thinking that
> this is because the collector and the two header pipes do not line up
> properly when the manifolds are tightened to the heads and I have to put
> pressure on the pipes to get the bolts into the holes.
>  Am I supposed to custom fit the headers to eliminate this problem (grind
> the gasket faces of the headers at the head end of the manifold) or should
> I just keep trying? I used the copper gasket sealer last time but still no
> luck.
>  Thanks.
>  Steven
>  Sacramento CA
>
>
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