space between engine and exhaust

[tminus3]

Hi guys,

Here is a pic of the headers connecting to the engine...






That space does not look right...this is the same on all 4 connections. Can somebody tell me if this looks normal?

Thanks

[Sasquatch]

yep, looks normal to me, at least it looks that way on my aftermarket exhaust

[steves]

As long as they are torqued correctly, it's not an issue. However, the rust on that bolt would make me want to pull & replace them.

[tminus3]

Ok then...I won't worry about it too much. Thanks Sasquatch!

I was thinking about that too...the rust was bothering me. Then I got to think, it sounds pretty scary to rip that bolt out after its so rusted. It might just break off!

[The CyberPoet]

I would pull the bolts as well (replace with new ones and coat the new ones with high-temp antiseize before installing), then double-check while the header was off that there wasn't two sets of header gaskets in the way...

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[tminus3]

I fixed it. I just took a hammer and banged them in. Looks so much better now.

Kidding! I just need to concentrate on these carbs and when I finish them I'll sort that out. I'll keep you guys posted.

[TBFGhost]

....I am thinking of going Stainless Steel.....I am changing mine this winter.

[crack monkey]

mine has little spacers that go there