Thread: leaky header tubes
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01-11-2006 08:15 AM #1
leaky header tubes
I had to build my own headers for my bb chev by piecing together mandrel bent tubing in sections. I tigged it and THOUGHT all the seams were totally sealed.
I was wrong.
One area where all 4 tubes came together real close is the problem area. Now I have that hissing noise that sounds like crap.
The reason the area is a problem is because it just isn't accessible with a welder, so re-welding it won't solve the problem.
Anybody have any solutions?
How about chroming (I don't mean decorative chroming), would that fill tiny holes?
I'd be happy if I just got rid of the hissing noise.
You're welcome Mike, glad it worked out for you. Roger, it's taken a few years but my inventory of excess parts has shrunk a fair bit from 1 1/2 garage stalls to about an eight by eight space. ...
1968 Plymouth Valiant 1st Gen HEMI