10-21-2017, 07:21 PM | #1 |
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Kooks Headers Leaking @ Collector
I just finished installing my headers (thanks, Steve @ RDP). I got the version with the off-road connection pipes. However, I have leaks on both sides. I torqued the clamps to 25 lb/ft, and I don't really feel comfortable going past that, as the instructions specifically state not to over torque them (or they'll leak)...
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10-21-2017, 07:28 PM | #2 |
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i have full exhaust and headers and I noticed a small air leak at every clamp , honestly with the way we just clamp the piping together I kind of expected to have a little leak, don’t think we could get rid of that unless we welded them together?! Car is tuned and that wasn’t brought up as an issue with the tune. I’m sure you’ll get more insight from professionals on this site very shortly.
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BTW, this thing is stupid loud now. Kooks 1 7/8" headers, off-road connection pipes, Borla 60606 mid-pipe, and OEM muffler. #america |
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10-21-2017, 10:15 PM | #5 |
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Mine leak. It sucks.
Not sure what to do. Loosen and re torque? Weld them. Not cool ticking at a light or hearing it from under the car when driving
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10-22-2017, 02:18 AM | #7 |
Something like this should help with that. My kooks with high-flow cats are less than a week old and nothing leaks yet. I might buy a few of these and install them just to make sure I don't get any leaks.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/v...AaAuHYEALw_wcB |
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11-01-2017, 10:21 AM | #11 |
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Any way you could put up a photo of the header to 60606 connection? Are you tuned yet? No cats I presume?
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When in doubt, cake everything in copper RTV. Just plan on replacing the clamps if you ever have to take them off though if you use those extra wide band style.
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11-01-2017, 04:31 PM | #13 |
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Read the instructions again the big clamps got a 45tq and the front clamps the little curved ones are the ones that go at 25.
Also remember headers do sound like they are leaking naturally so dont confuse a real exhaust leak with just long tube headers sound. Did you get under the car and verified the leak?
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02-02-2018, 11:44 AM | #14 |
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I got this leak on mine. Mine didnt leak for 6 months (8000 miles) then started to hear the leak. Took back to dealer that installed them. They work on them. Still leaks. Took back again, and couldnt get them to seal. Mine is at the sleeve clamp, not the spherical ball clamp. Anybody find a good way to seal these up without welding?
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