AWR header install w/gasket???

[upsman]

Just wondering if any of you who installed the AWR header used a donut gasket where the header meets the catalytic converter. It didn't look like one would fit. I have an exhaust leak and I think it may be coming from there. Any help would be appreciated

Other than that, the install is fairly easy. Just remove the radiator fans to give enuf space.

*I have not run the car hard yet just because the leak*

Ill give a review once its fixed

 

[Mackdaddy]

Emailed you. I wish I had an answer for this.....

 

[o.g.sk8er]

Don't need that gasket..

Just wondering if any of you who installed the AWR header used a donut gasket where the header meets the catalytic converter. It didn't look like one would fit. I have an exhaust leak and I think it may be coming from there. Any help would be appreciated

I have the same header, not installed yet, and the donut gasket is not used. If you look closely at the flange, you will see that Tony welded on a metal donut gasket. So if you did use the stock gasket with the install, you probabaly would have leak. I'm sure if you remove it, this will end your leak.

Also, did you have an issues with lining up everything? Was there enough room to clear the bottom coolant hose when you removed the fans?

Thank you,

Patrick

 

[Mackdaddy]

Patrick

I told him the same in a private email.... you can't reuse the exisiting OE flange gasket, as Tony's welded in a metal piece in it's place. Not what I was expecting... I've yet to get my 2nd unit in, so I can't attest personally to it's structural faults (if any.) I never even started the car with the 1st unit in place (read EGR fitment issue.)

Like I've stated in the past, pulling both cooling fans will give you enough room to get it in. It's still a tight fit mind you, but doable. Having an automatic trans (like I do) doesn't help any either. 5-spd cars will be a bit easier.

HTH - Jim

Edit: grammaticals.

 

[o.g.sk8er]

Thank's again, Jim!

Patrick

 

[SeminoleMan]

Hey guys,

I am Jeremys brother and helped with the install. He didn't use the stock gasket since he also thought the design of the AWR header didn't require one. We second guessed ourselves when we heard an exhaust leak. We checked the manifold area and didn't see or feel any escaping exhaust gases. So we'll probably take a look underneath a little closer tonight. But it looks good!! Can't wait to get one for my P5.

The only other problem we ran into was that the EGR connection was a bit of a pain. There was a slight mismatch in the angle of the EGR connection on the header and the EGR tube. Only after some prying, tugging, and some luck were we able to get the bolt to thread, connecting the EGR pipe to the header.

That and we spent about 50 bucks in tools trying to get the right wrench to loosen/tighten the EGR nut. For anyone doing this, just buy the 1 and 1/16th inch wrench.

 

[Mackdaddy]

Thank's again, Jim!

Patrick

Not a problem.

 

[Mackdaddy]

Hopefully, it's not leaking at all. I say this because I'm planning to re-install mine tonight (and have no desire to hear any leaks.) Just the same, if it is leaking at the secondary flange, that will be a tough one to seal.

Header does look good in the bay! I'm really exited to get this thing in and dyno'd.

Please keep everyone posted as to your results (as will I.) And as for the EGR nut... I used a very large crescent wrench. Worked like a champ.

Jim

 

[saided18]

yeah keep us informed.

 

[blackpro5]

i was just wondering how can you check for gas leaks this is my first header and i was wondering if anyone can give me some advice i have had my car up on a lift a at an muffler shops and looked at the connection where the cat meets the header i didn't feel any hot air or anything out of the ordinary the engine bay seems good. I have a automatic also just wondering if there are any protege 5's in Houston who have installed the AWR header so i can compare and see if everything is right