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alright guys those who are in so cal who have installed headers i need your help, today was my second attemp, and no luck, partly cus of time but also 1 damn bolt that i cant seem to get to with a socket or a wrench, its the front header far left bolt, next to the alternator, how do you guys get a socket to fit in there, and if not how do you get leverage to take it out with a wrench?!!?! i really and about to go crazy cus i cant commence with the damn instal...someone help so cal installers HELP!!!!
IM BEGGING YOU GUYS THANKS
JON
IM BEGGING YOU GUYS THANKS
JON
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first, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (don't ask me how I know that ), then disconnect the wire from the alternator there where it is getting in the way. This allows enough clearance to fit the socket straight on...
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Originally posted by BlueCLS6
first, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (don't ask me how I know that ), then disconnect the wire from the alternator there where it is getting in the way. This allows enough clearance to fit the socket straight on...
first, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (don't ask me how I know that ), then disconnect the wire from the alternator there where it is getting in the way. This allows enough clearance to fit the socket straight on...
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Nah, the bolts in the rear are easy to access. But getting the new header on over the studs is a different story. At least on the 6-Speed, the engine mount kinda gets in the way.
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Originally posted by BlueCLS6
first, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (don't ask me how I know that ), then disconnect the wire from the alternator there where it is getting in the way. This allows enough clearance to fit the socket straight on...
first, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (don't ask me how I know that ), then disconnect the wire from the alternator there where it is getting in the way. This allows enough clearance to fit the socket straight on...
How did you access the rear bolts? I read that it is easier to access from the top driver side. Did you need a super long extension? The strut bar gets in the way so I can't reach down low to get to the bolts. Maybe I'll have to remove the strut bar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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I removed the rear bolts from underneath... you have to contort your arm in pretty funny ways to get it from the top... and it is a pain to have to remove the upper strut bar... so use a deep #12 socket with a 3/8" short ratches for the task.
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I just took a look and the deep socket should work from unerneath. Thanks!
darrinb, what is the screwdriver for? Is it to pry out the nut from the socket after removing it? If so, I found that out from taking off the front. Thanks
darrinb, what is the screwdriver for? Is it to pry out the nut from the socket after removing it? If so, I found that out from taking off the front. Thanks
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your a noob, if u look at my posts alot i just say random dumb shit... i dunno shit about installing headers, dont listen to me when it comes to that technical type shit
but if you got any questions on how to run @ the track or detail ur whip holla at me
but if you got any questions on how to run @ the track or detail ur whip holla at me
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Originally posted by darrinb
your a noob, if u look at my posts alot i just say random dumb shit... i dunno shit about installing headers, dont listen to me when it comes to that technical type shit
but if you got any questions on how to run @ the track or detail ur whip holla at me
your a noob, if u look at my posts alot i just say random dumb shit... i dunno shit about installing headers, dont listen to me when it comes to that technical type shit
but if you got any questions on how to run @ the track or detail ur whip holla at me
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