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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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would it be alright to jb weld my header? (im just looking for a quick fix until i buy new ones) or should i actually weld the crack in them?
 
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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I dont think thats a good idea, since jb weld can only withstand temps of abt 500-600* and the exhaust manifold get a lot hotter then that.

Your better off getting it welded or just replacing it.
 
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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no you cannot jb weld the header. You need to have it welded
 
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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I did once lol........ sorry
 
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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^^^ ****in idiot. LOL j/k
 
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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It only stayed that way for a few days. The second i noticed it, i ordered a new one.
 
Old Dec 24, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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no lie, if you need something bad, there's this thing they sell at autozone made for high temp autoparts like th e headers. comes in a lil clear bottle with a white cap on it, i forget the name of it
 
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