When did your MSDS start leaking?

[Humboldtkill]

I got my headers done no more than 1,500 miles ago and the front header just started a very mild leak. When did your headers start leaking, mileage? What kind of problem, bolt backing off or did a gasket fail? I hoping a simple tightening will work.

 

[striker2]

IIRC most people seem to have problems with the manifold gaskets that come with the headers.

 

[KyleQ]

I'm running Ford OEM gaskets, I didn't want to deal with that crap...

 

[BrApple]

Yeah mine with new ford gaskets started leaking after not to long. Tightened them and they where ok. When the 3l went in I used the felpro gaskets and just tightened them down really well and it hasn't been an issue, even with the turbo.

 

[Harrry]

Mine hasn't...thank god

 

[blu_fuz]

I'm good yet .....4k since install

 

[TUFTOUR]

no problems, yet...I used Ford gaskets and had them on for at least a year or two before I went turbo...

 

[Thinkmoto]

I never had problems, i had oem ford gaskets and new studs.. I also tightened them very well...no limp wristed sally BS here.

 

[hotdimmes]

I think I used the Fel Pro gaskets on my headers and I haven't had any leaks thus far and that was a couple of years ago.

 

[getsum111]

Fel-Pro from Autozone here. No leaks, about 60K miles so far.

 

[SHOgoFast]

Ford gaskets, tightened to ~16 ft/lbs per the manual. I used allen head cap screws with lock washers instead of the stud-bolt combo.

Not a problem on two builds + turbo.

 

[FIND]

mine lasted a few weeks. Ford OEM gaskets. Reinstalled with some copper High temp gasket sealant, leak gone.

 

[CSVT1214]

Reused the gaskets on my Weapon R headers. No leaks. :shrug:

 

[Humboldtkill]

Interesting......thank you for the info.