Header Questions

[intimidator2000]

I recently bought a header for my 99 Eclipse and I was looking at my header today and where did the header and the downpipe meet seems to be leaking exhaust fumes and I was wondering what would be the best way to fix this problem.

Another question, is that as soon as I start the car to check for the exhaust leak the header was really hot and I was wondering what is the gain if were to wrap the header with thermal tape.

 

[schoffs4]

New gasket and some high temp silicone. The gain for heat tape would be lower temps under hood, I have the tape on the headers on my camaro it saves my starter motor.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

Yes ^ , and look into other ways to lower heat temps if you really need to because I've heard a lot of times the heat wrap melts and sticks to the headers.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

I've never, ever heard of that happening - the only remotely similar thing I've heard is that it traps moisture and causes rust. Header wrap is a great way to to retain exhaust gas heat, and prevent damage from radiant heat. Just install it properly with stainless steel ties and silicone spray.

 

[intimidator2000]

The header that I have is the header and the downpipe meet, is the one where the downpipe is oval and it fits over the header.

 

[white90gsx]

Yes i highly suggest wrapping the headers because on my talon it was burning the paint on the hood and if you have a carbon fiber hood the headers will melt right through.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

http://www.centuryperformance.com/heatwraps.asp Heat wrap = not so good.

 

[BigRand]

To the Original poster:

1)where did you buy your header from

2)The oval type connections will always leak

3) I would suggest having an exhaust shop either make a flange for it on both ends, or just weld it shut so that it becomes 4-1 header.

I don't know of anyone who has had luck with the oval type header connections, but if anyone does please fill us in.

 

[intimidator2000]

Do you think if I bought some exhaust tape and wrap around would that would work?

I bought the header on ebay and when I open the box realized it was the oval type, I was like dam but what could I do.

 

[schoffs4]

Dont use [muffler fix] exaust tape. use header wrap

 

[intimidator2000]

Would header wrap work to seal the exhaust leak that I have.

 

[schoffs4]

no it wont