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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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leaky front header gasket? Hi, in stalled D&D gat cat ,i have problem sealing the front header, i have tried the copper gasket ,,removed them they were black on top half ,this time tried the double se gaskets the front still leaking, even with my Vance and hines i had problems with front port ,is it something i am doing wrong ,suggestions please,thanks
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This may help?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...t-gaskets.html
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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You will also see a tool here that will help:

http://www.jimsusa.com/tools.php
 
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put stock harley gasket , sealed right up,thanks for the help
 
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Originally Posted by bobbyjoes
put stock harley gasket , sealed right up,thanks for the help
I went thru the same thing. 3rd time I put the stock gaskets in and no more leaks.
 
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