How do I keep my header bolts in??!?!?

Skyman · 07-28-2002, 08:13 PM

I spent 2 hours (POS MAC HEADER) changing the header gasket on the drivers side because the bolts worked thier way out.

I drive it 30 min and notice another exhaust leak.

Well 3 bolts have worked their way out on the passenger side now! ARGGGG... Im pissed off, I cranked them down so fuckin tight.

What can I do to keep those bastards in?

Skyler

jimberg · 07-28-2002, 08:30 PM

Stage 8 locking header bolts. You can get them at Summit or Jegs. I have a set now that I plan to use shortly.

Skyman · 07-28-2002, 09:48 PM

Thanks Jim.

Skyler

88workcar · 07-28-2002, 10:03 PM

Sky....

Lighten up Dude, I just always go over mine when I'm under the hood.

srv1 · 07-28-2002, 10:04 PM

Sky. i have the POS Mac shorties. i used the bolts that came with them and they never got loose or backed off. huh

how about removeable Loctite?

Rick 91GT · 07-29-2002, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimberg
Stage 8 locking header bolts. You can get them at Summit or Jegs. I have a set now that I plan to use shortly.

Only way to go

Sky any new numbers on the N20?

cyberstang5.0 · 07-29-2002, 07:27 AM

Yep, I have a set of Stage 8 bolts on my headers... and love them. Never had a problem with them backing out.

Conman · 07-29-2002, 10:11 AM

I love working on exhaust

your bolts are falling out and I bet I couldn't get mine out if I wanted to. If you can get them to stay in for a month or so they should nicely rust into place and that's where they'll stay.

I had my H-pipe with new bolts for less than a year and when I had to take it off again I snapped a couple of them right off

Mach 1 · 07-29-2002, 06:47 PM

I tried the stage 8 locking header bolts and didnt like them. Sent them back and got my $45 back. They didnt clear the headers right and were more trouble to install than they were worth to me.

Do you retighten your header bolts after a couple heat cycles? If not, try that. Works for me.

jimberg · 07-29-2002, 07:49 PM

Which part didn't clear the headers? The instructions mention that posibility and recommended modifying the part that slides over the head of the bolt.

QUIN · 07-30-2002, 10:49 AM

i liked the stage 8. i had one problem like mach 1 and i didnt use the washer to make it fit. of course that is the one that backed out, what would you expect. overall, they beat the hell out of the ones my hookers came with.
Q

Stang Runner · 07-30-2002, 06:01 PM

I need to get some for my car like every time I drive it I have to look at them

07-28-2002, 08:13 PM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	How do I keep my header bolts in??!?!? I spent 2 hours (POS MAC HEADER) changing the header gasket on the drivers side because the bolts worked thier way out. I drive it 30 min and notice another exhaust leak. Well 3 bolts have worked their way out on the passenger side now! ARGGGG... Im pissed off, I cranked them down so fuckin tight. What can I do to keep those bastards in? Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

07-28-2002, 08:30 PM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Stage 8 locking header bolts. You can get them at Summit or Jegs. I have a set now that I plan to use shortly. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

07-28-2002, 09:48 PM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Thanks Jim. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

07-28-2002, 10:03 PM	#4
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Sky.... Lighten up Dude, I just always go over mine when I'm under the hood. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

07-28-2002, 10:04 PM	#5
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	Sky. i have the POS Mac shorties. i used the bolts that came with them and they never got loose or backed off. huh how about removeable Loctite? __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

07-29-2002, 07:27 AM	#7
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Yep, I have a set of Stage 8 bolts on my headers... and love them. Never had a problem with them backing out.

07-29-2002, 10:11 AM	#8
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	I love working on exhaust your bolts are falling out and I bet I couldn't get mine out if I wanted to. If you can get them to stay in for a month or so they should nicely rust into place and that's where they'll stay. I had my H-pipe with new bolts for less than a year and when I had to take it off again I snapped a couple of them right off __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

07-29-2002, 06:47 PM	#9
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I tried the stage 8 locking header bolts and didnt like them. Sent them back and got my $45 back. They didnt clear the headers right and were more trouble to install than they were worth to me. Do you retighten your header bolts after a couple heat cycles? If not, try that. Works for me. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-29-2002, 07:49 PM	#10
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Which part didn't clear the headers? The instructions mention that posibility and recommended modifying the part that slides over the head of the bolt. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

07-30-2002, 10:49 AM	#11
QUIN Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Chillicothe, OH. Posts: 1,289	i liked the stage 8. i had one problem like mach 1 and i didnt use the washer to make it fit. of course that is the one that backed out, what would you expect. overall, they beat the hell out of the ones my hookers came with. Q __________________ Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intake,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims See my engine on user rides. I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

07-30-2002, 06:01 PM	#12
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	I need to get some for my car like every time I drive it I have to look at them __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

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