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Grn99Stang · 11-22-2007, 12:30 AM

ok so i got a 1999 3.8l mustang with bbk 1 5/8 shortyheaders on it and yesterday the gasket sealing the headers ripped/blew out
as a result im leaking exhaust gas causing the computer to think my mixture is all fu*** up and so my car runs like crap (due to the adjusted fuel ratio)

#1- what can i expect to pay to fix/replace the gasket
#2- are there and easy soultions to this and....
#3- any good shops around central jersey that will do it for cheap?

pearl · 11-22-2007, 12:40 AM

If you are talking about the header gasket (not a head gasket), it isn't too hard to replace. With limited knowledge of tools you could easily do it yourself.

Grn99Stang · 11-22-2007, 12:52 AM

yeah the header gasket,,, that what i said tho haha (unless im looking past something?) but aight sounds good thx man

Sled · 11-22-2007, 03:05 AM

get a gasket and 7/16th's wrench, it pretty easy.

SovXietday · 11-22-2007, 12:26 PM

Just loosen the header from the head, pull it off enough to pull out the old gasket and put the new one in. Make sure to srape both surfaces as clean as you can too.

poolmike · 11-22-2007, 02:39 PM

Try something like a copper gasket if they are available for the application.

bmatyeah · 11-22-2007, 10:14 PM

Where are you located? I have a few guys i know from other mustang sites that do great work.

Grn99Stang · 11-24-2007, 12:08 AM

im in Pennington.. central jersey
and yeah trust me im not a fu**** idiot i put the headers on myself and its not as easy as it sounds, theres pretty much no space to work and i dont have the tools, shop space or time to do it myself so thats y im looking for some1 to do it for me

Grn99Stang · 11-24-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sled

get a gasket and 7/16th's wrench, it pretty easy.

ps its a 13mm wrench not 7/16 but thx ne way man

bmatyeah · 12-01-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grn99Stang

ps its a 13mm wrench not 7/16 but thx ne way man

why would it be 13mm? your working on a domestic wouldn't it be s.a.e? im a little confused.

1988 Olds · 12-03-2007, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmatyeah

why would it be 13mm? your working on a domestic wouldn't it be s.a.e? im a little confused.

My car is American and half the bolts are metric. 10mm is basically used on every single car made.

Cutlass372 · 12-03-2007, 02:37 AM

Lol idk if you guys know this but.. most common metrics will fit the same bolts that X/X's will.. Header gasket shouldn't be a major job if there isn't a ton of stuff in the way (newer car, you might have problems). Just undo all the bolts and slide the header away as much as you can. If you can get the old gasket off in one piece, great, if not, scrap off all the old one. Put the new on in, line it up with the holes, and tighten the bolts back down. Done deal.

Grn99Stang · 12-16-2007, 11:24 PM

thread can be close,,, had Steve Larkin do all my work on olden ave in Ewing,,,, HIGHLY SUGGESTED!!!! HE KNOWS HIS STUFF

11-22-2007, 03:05 AM	#4
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12-03-2007, 02:37 AM	#12
Cutlass372 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Doylestown, PA Member #2379 My Ride: 1972 Cutlass, 1972 Datsun 240z iTrader: (0)	Lol idk if you guys know this but.. most common metrics will fit the same bolts that X/X's will.. Header gasket shouldn't be a major job if there isn't a ton of stuff in the way (newer car, you might have problems). Just undo all the bolts and slide the header away as much as you can. If you can get the old gasket off in one piece, great, if not, scrap off all the old one. Put the new on in, line it up with the holes, and tighten the bolts back down. Done deal. Last edited by Cutlass372; 12-03-2007 at 02:41 AM.

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11-22-2007, 12:30 AM	#1
Grn99Stang Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4128 My Ride: 1999 Ford Mustang iTrader: (0)	blown header gasket on a 99 mustang PLZ HELP!!! ok so i got a 1999 3.8l mustang with bbk 1 5/8 shortyheaders on it and yesterday the gasket sealing the headers ripped/blew out as a result im leaking exhaust gas causing the computer to think my mixture is all fu*** up and so my car runs like crap (due to the adjusted fuel ratio) #1- what can i expect to pay to fix/replace the gasket #2- are there and easy soultions to this and.... #3- any good shops around central jersey that will do it for cheap?

11-22-2007, 12:40 AM	#2
pearl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Member #1108 My Ride: suck it trebek iTrader: (0)	If you are talking about the header gasket (not a head gasket), it isn't too hard to replace. With limited knowledge of tools you could easily do it yourself. __________________ Last Activity: 03-24-2009 12:05 PM

11-22-2007, 12:52 AM	#3
Grn99Stang Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4128 My Ride: 1999 Ford Mustang iTrader: (0)	yeah the header gasket,,, that what i said tho haha (unless im looking past something?) but aight sounds good thx man

11-22-2007, 10:14 PM	#7
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	Where are you located? I have a few guys i know from other mustang sites that do great work.

11-24-2007, 12:08 AM	#8
Grn99Stang Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4128 My Ride: 1999 Ford Mustang iTrader: (0)	im in Pennington.. central jersey and yeah trust me im not a fu**** idiot i put the headers on myself and its not as easy as it sounds, theres pretty much no space to work and i dont have the tools, shop space or time to do it myself so thats y im looking for some1 to do it for me

12-16-2007, 11:24 PM	#13
Grn99Stang Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4128 My Ride: 1999 Ford Mustang iTrader: (0)	thread can be close,,, had Steve Larkin do all my work on olden ave in Ewing,,,, HIGHLY SUGGESTED!!!! HE KNOWS HIS STUFF