What do you use for header gaskets?
I have Headman Elites on my Magnum and used there gasket. Think white like cardboard-ish gasket works perfectly. Had to take the header down to replace the starter, P/S box and oil pump (Yes all went south at the same time so I replaced them all at the same time) and hooked the header back up. No problems.
I have had ghood luck with Mr. Gasket Ultra seals before.