Driver side header gasket replacement

[one5oh2nv]

Is there any easy way to replace the gasket? I put long tubes on with the engine out of the car and have a small leak and it seems like its almost impossible to do in the car! I still have the stock K member!

Any tips tricks or any advice!?

 

[03 Indy Cobra]

Dropping the K-member would be the best route.

 

[hotcobra03]

Did you use oem steel gasket...any thing else will blow..

I put my longtubes on with engine in car..

to me driver side is easier but yet not a fun job..

than depending on brand for header...

Is steering shaft thru header or outside header..

I have bbk which shaft is on outside of header...


I found removing oil filter opened alot in front back 2 bottoms are the hardest..

top I found lift motor all the way up exposes the top bolts to where you can just see them which helps..


did you install egr tube on these...I can just get a large adjustable wrench in that spot..

I also had cut my header in middle..oem gasket is 2 pieces on that side..


I think I also removed engine mount on drivers side