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The $32 Ceramic Ebay Header - Build quality?

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    The $32 Ceramic Ebay Header - Build quality?

    Hello all,

    I have a leak in my flex pipe and am looking for a cheap solution to repair it. I've read that a replacement would cost ~$30 + labour (to weld it on). That's almost equal to the cost of this brand new cheap ebay header incl. shipping:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318

    Opinions on this setup as a cheap alternative? Should I fix my existing flex pipe (from an A6 engine) or buy this cheap ebay header.

    Edit: I recently called a local shop to ask for a quote and they want ~$120 CAD to fix the flex pipe! That is way too friggin expensive... I gotta get this fixed, the fumes are getting into the car : (

    Thanks,
    Last edited by KINGPIN33; 12-06-2008, 11:56 PM.
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    ooh, i really like the black ceramic...

    but otherwise, i have the same header (silver ceramic) and its a pile of shit, i had to modify my a/c line just to get it to mount in place, and then i had to cut back a good amount of the front crossmember to get it to stop banging into it. and thats with a solid front motor mount. its great if you dont mind working to get it to work (i expected that, and didnt mind, considering how cheap it is)


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      #3
      you get what you pay for.

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        #4
        I have the same exact header also. It is not that bad. I had to modify my ac line as well and i had to remove a couple exhaust studs out of the head to squeeze it in. Be sure to get a better gasket though! I'm in the process of fixing my header to downpipe gasket right now because I had a leak about 3 weeks after I installed it.


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          #5
          Originally posted by KINGPIN33 View Post
          Hello all,

          I have a leak in my flex pipe and am looking for a cheap solution to repair it. I've read that a replacement would cost ~$30 + labour (to weld it on). That's almost equal to the cost of this brand new cheap ebay header incl. shipping:

          http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318

          Opinions on this setup as a cheap alternative? Should I fix my existing flex pipe (from an A6 engine) or buy this cheap ebay header.

          Thanks,

          my opinoin id rather fix the existing flex pipe due to many other mebers having to modify the ebay header to fit in our vehicles ...

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            #6
            I got a an ebay cheapie also, mine fit perfect, just that it was too close to the ac line for my taste so I just stuck a pry bar in between and bent the line and now its all gravy.
            wat?

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              #7
              yeah I have that same header. I removed my AC so no issues there! haha

              But less than a month after installing it i did need to replace the manifold to down pipe gasket with blobs of copper sealant. But other than that, it works great for me lol

              ^^click it or ticket^^

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                #8
                How much do new gaskets cost??

                Thinking about getting 1


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                  #9
                  Gaskets can cost quite a bit. I think 20-30 dollars just for the one that mates to the head. Then you have the 2 others, the one that mates to the CAT and the other that mates to the lower section of the header unit. Perhaps use their gaskets and buy Gasket sealent to go with it?

                  I would buy this, but the damn Canadian dollar sucks now!!! bah.

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                    Originally posted by KINGPIN33 View Post
                    Gaskets can cost quite a bit. I think 20-30 dollars just for the one that mates to the head. Then you have the 2 others, the one that mates to the CAT and the other that mates to the lower section of the header unit. Perhaps use their gaskets and buy Gasket sealent to go with it?

                    I would buy this, but the damn Canadian dollar sucks now!!! bah.
                    From personal experience, the only problem I had with the cheap gaskets is the one that connects the header to the downpipe. I just used copper sealant between there and my header has been good ever since.


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                      #11
                      I just replace my flex when i had a leak. Cost about the same and a same day fix
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                        #12
                        i have a ebay ss and i agree don't use the gaskets that come with them. i used the oem gasket for the top, flat filed the flanges and used "the right stuff " gasket maker for the down pipe connection. the ebay header had a flexpipe too, not the ball style joint that pacesetter sells.
                        this has worked flawless for 40 000kms if i had more to spend when this was done i would have bought something nicer.
                        96 Accord SiR driveline installed. CF2 donar

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