URD Spec-U headers gasket

URD Spec-U headers, I have these headers on my 2013 tacoma trd offroad v6.
It's leaking passenger side. Do we need gaskets specific to these headers? Or can I just get the oem gaskets?

 

@Oreo Cat @hx989


Either of you guys know?

 

OEM

 

really that so much easier thanks.thanks

 

It’s leaking where the header bolts to the block? Or where the header bolts to Y pipe?

 

header to block

 

When I installed mine I just used some new OEM ones

 

nice that is so much easier. I can get the oems from Amazon

 

just be aware there is a difference between the 05-11 and 12-15 parts

 

i'm checking parts with my vin number. Thanks

 

Lucky it’s the passenger side! Can’t go wrong with OEM, but I got an OEM-like FelPro gasket because it was only $10. As long as it’s the correct 2-piece steel it should be fine. Make sure you get the correct type depending on whether you have air injection or not. Assume you re-used the old one when you installed the headers?

 

Yeah I used the old ones. It start leaking when I changed the studs and nut to arp. I'm just getting oems

 

Hope you chased the threads before putting in the new ARP studs. If they didn’t seat correctly that might also cause a leak, even with a new gasket

 

the header is off i can go ahead and do that. Is their a torque for the studs?

 

Chilton says 16 INCH pounds.
That can’t be right

OEM Service Manual for my 07 says 16 ft/lbs. that sounds more like it.

@Dm93

 

reinstalled new oem gasket. I put some copper high temp rtv around the gasket holes..both side. torque the nuts 17ft/lbs. still getting a leak...

 

Lesson to learn.... don't install useless aftermarket headers

 

I never seen a set of headers that didn’t need to be tighten up after the engine got hit for the first time. Then again a week or two later. They eventually settle in and don’t come “loose” after a few times of retightening.

And I can’t say I ever torqued any headers either. Then again, I rarely torqued anything until I joined this site.

 

Not sure how adding power is useless. I think a more important lesson to learn is not to make useless posts

 

I think I know what i did wrong I had turned the wrong way. Installed it upside down. Will let sealant cure 24 hours 1st