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I have the old style Kooks header pictured here http://www.modularfords.com/f17/old-kooks-vs-new-kooks-181450/
Long story short there was a paper gasket (2 cylinders long) in the front 2 and a stocker in the rear 2 without leaks. Had to back all 4 off for another part install, retightened and it leaked which is fine as I didn't expect it to reseal. After reading the forums I installed a 4 cylinder long OEM gasket, it leaks. I've since purchased a Remflex gasket but wondering which of the following orientations I should use;
1. Hack it in half and install like the original paper/OEM was, IE 2 part.
2. Install as 1 piece, ie all 4 cylinders connected.
3. Install as 4 individual gaskets, ie 1 at each port.
4. Use one of the top methods in conjunction with the OEM (seen this method too). If so which of the 3 above?
FYI...I called Kooks who recommends using a "carbon type gasket" or OEM WITH high temp orange sealant. They noted the Remflex is a "good one" when mentioned.
Thanks in advance for any help you can lend.
Long story short there was a paper gasket (2 cylinders long) in the front 2 and a stocker in the rear 2 without leaks. Had to back all 4 off for another part install, retightened and it leaked which is fine as I didn't expect it to reseal. After reading the forums I installed a 4 cylinder long OEM gasket, it leaks. I've since purchased a Remflex gasket but wondering which of the following orientations I should use;
1. Hack it in half and install like the original paper/OEM was, IE 2 part.
2. Install as 1 piece, ie all 4 cylinders connected.
3. Install as 4 individual gaskets, ie 1 at each port.
4. Use one of the top methods in conjunction with the OEM (seen this method too). If so which of the 3 above?
FYI...I called Kooks who recommends using a "carbon type gasket" or OEM WITH high temp orange sealant. They noted the Remflex is a "good one" when mentioned.
Thanks in advance for any help you can lend.
