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

 

Hmm... I can do it

 

get extentions bro!!!.

 

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...

 

All you need is a swivel with a #12... OR I have a wrench that is curved... fits right there!

 

man i should kick myself in the ass, i was contemplating taking that thing out but when i poped it out the plastic piece with still in the way but i guess there is 2 bolts and then the whole plastic thing comes out!!! cool, i hope there is nothing in the rear thats gonna stop me, im hoping thats the last of my problems....thanks again blue cls6, and allmotor i got the swirvel but there is no clearance, but thanks again to all those that help..

JON

 

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.

 

Well, I should have did a search first, but I found out the hard way! I forgot about disconnecting the battery and ZAAAAP! Good thing I had gloves on. The battery fuse is now blown. I hope no electronics or anything else is shorted. Did you have the same encounter? If so, was everything OK once the fuse was replaced? I hope the local auto parts store carries the fuse.

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.

 

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.

 

yea...
get a flat head screw driver too...

 

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

 

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

 

 

The right tools make all of the difference:

Try This

 

I finally got everything off. I went underneath and used the 12mm deep socket. Hopefully the OBX headers will slip right on.