OKay Drivers Torque Monster header replaced with copper gasket! No leaks!!
I didnt not use the gaskets I got yesterday, instead I got some that fit the GT-40 p heads a bit better from a local Mustang shop this AM
First getting started, this is the old header complete with leaking gasket:
removed, dirty head, you can see it was leaking everywhere:
Parts removed:
header, dipstick, ac compressor, & steering intermediate shaft
Old gasket (no bueno):
Head sealing area cleaned with wire brush:
Now the new copper gasket in place ALMOST fits the GT-40p head but not quite:
the ports are up just a bit too high
The solution = oval out the mounting holes:
I used a round file, took all of 10 minutes, now the ports line up perfect
In place almost done!
I got the truck up to operating temp (water reaches 210, thermostat opens, drops to 200) then torqued the header flange and down pipe again. Thread lock was used on all bolts. Dipstick, plug wires, ac compressor and steering shaft re-installed:
Once the header was in place I did have to bend the copper in two places with a screwdriver so my spark plug socket will reach 100%.
Robert re-designed the conversion headers from the prototype set I had installed previously, the header I installed today is brand new (have had it for a while) the bolts are easier to access this time around and the fit around the firewall and steering shaft has been improved.
NO MORE LEAKS!! That ticking was getting OLD
Total time was about 3.5 hours from time I took tire off to putting the tire back on and cleaning up
Now to do the passenger side.....