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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 04:38 AM
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hey guys is there anyway that i could have an exhaust leak with a new oem gasket and having the megan header on? any way that it couldnt have seated down all the way?
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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nvm i pulled it off real quick and checked it. sealed up real nice. that valve chatter will sure fool you lol. also where can i get another header donut gasket from besides the dealership? they are very expensive from the dealer.
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Exhaust shops, parts stores, etc etc etc.
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really? u think auto parts or napa might carry one? cause i mean mine is bad. i think its leaking a lil bit from there not the header.
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yes, the donut gasket is universal. Nothing special about a scion one to a napa one.
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sweet. yea where can i get gasket material from too?
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any parts store will have gasket maker material.
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not auto zone. i already checked. they have reg gasket material but none of that high temp shiz like say an exhaust gasket lol.
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They should have, I'd check again or ask them when you get there.
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alright ill double check but im pretty sure the guy said no. ill go to oreillys, napa, and carquest to check there as well.
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