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07-29-2007, 09:24 PM
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Why dont I have an exhaust leak?
I just was shocked to see that my 71 has 3 header bolts missing...not 3 here and there, but 3 in a row...by plugs #1 and #3 behind the alternator
 I have no exhaust leak  Anyone ever seen this before  Why isnt it leaking?
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07-29-2007, 09:28 PM
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Re: Why dont I have an exhaust leak?
Good seal for sure. Can't say that I have ever seen that before.
You sure it ain't JB welded or welded to the head 
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07-29-2007, 09:30 PM
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Re: Why dont I have an exhaust leak?
itll probly start leaking if you replace the bolts....lol
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07-29-2007, 09:48 PM
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Re: Why dont I have an exhaust leak?
that kinda' makes me sick!! I've had them leak with one bolt being a 16'th of a turn from tight.
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07-29-2007, 10:54 PM
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Re: Why dont I have an exhaust leak?
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07-30-2007, 12:05 AM
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Re: Why dont I have an exhaust leak?
if it ain't broke.......
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07-30-2007, 02:31 AM
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Re: Why dont I have an exhaust leak?
The header material looks to be > ~3/8" thick so in the short you will be ok. But you should consider yourself on borrowed time. I would install the missing bolts.
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