attila said:
crows foot wrench, alittle bit at a time - and remember not to over tightin the bolt the break really easy
Going to install headers...
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crows foot wrench, alittle bit at a time - and remember not to over tightin the bolt the break really easy
attila
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oops, I miss those tools
I'll try little by little with a wrench... but can't torque to specs
need to get those crow foots!
I'll try little by little with a wrench... but can't torque to specs
need to get those crow foots!
attila said:
do your self the favor - and save alot of time and go get the crow ft.
attila
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I just made one, it works!!
will get a set asap anyway.. there are no good tool shops around here
will get a set asap anyway.. there are no good tool shops around here
attila said:
kool - glad it worked out for you
attila
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many thanks for the hint
I just welded a socket to an extension
I just welded a socket to an extension
attila
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upstream sensor cable is short
I read a lot of threads baout that, I thought it was only the downstream to be extended which I don't need because I have SCT programmed to ignore them
passenger side connector is a PIA to reach!
I read a lot of threads baout that, I thought it was only the downstream to be extended which I don't need because I have SCT programmed to ignore them
passenger side connector is a PIA to reach!
attila said:
no you will still need to connect the FRONT 2 O2's even with the SCT they still need to be connected....
you need to get some wire and make the O2 wires longer - remember to pluge the rear o2's
also remember to make the white wires when you cut the o2's then use the aftermarket wires to extend them to reach the connections
pass side is a bit*h but needs to be there i would not wait till the truck is back together, do it now
there sould be 3 holes altogether in the headers and mid's
the front 2 o2's and the a/f bung
the front 2 o2's and the a/f bung
attila said:
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showpost.php?p=808421&postcount=9
mine and cut and spliced - no problems yet
davo19
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hey attila, dont forget to anti-seize all the bolts before install. it makes it alot easier if you ever have to remove them...
davo19 said:
hey DaveO,...
Sorry to here you have to let you truck go bud.... i wish you the best of luck and remember to hang around the forums
i used "^edit ( wrong part )" anti seize on the bolts,..... good advise
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davo19
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lol. i'm not going anywhere, i may lose this one, but there will be another one later on. maybe a vca edition (dream on) lol
attila,
how's it going ?,.... almost done yet
how's it going ?,.... almost done yet
attila
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tired...
just finished removing driver's side
grinded off mid bolts..
pics after the shower!
just finished removing driver's side
grinded off mid bolts..
pics after the shower!
attila said:
kewl
attila
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some tips so far:
- don't waste time and WD40 on manifold bolts: the thread is so far the head and the WD doesn't even reach the head
- i put some tape on the gasket to hold in place while positioning the header: don't forget to remove it before tightening the bolts
- the retainers of the mid pipe bolts suck: try to keep them in place with a wrench before stripping them or... use a grinder!
- remove the inner fenders, it takes 5 minutes, can't think how to do the job without doing this.
- get crow foot wrenches or do one.... I'll post the pic of mine but I'll get a set as well
- put a rag between the exhaust tip and the rear bumper while you remove it
- hang the muffler with some rope to the frame so you can avoid to remove it
- do not remove the pipes that go from the muffler to the tip
- don't waste time and WD40 on manifold bolts: the thread is so far the head and the WD doesn't even reach the head
- i put some tape on the gasket to hold in place while positioning the header: don't forget to remove it before tightening the bolts
- the retainers of the mid pipe bolts suck: try to keep them in place with a wrench before stripping them or... use a grinder!
- remove the inner fenders, it takes 5 minutes, can't think how to do the job without doing this.
- get crow foot wrenches or do one.... I'll post the pic of mine but I'll get a set as well
- put a rag between the exhaust tip and the rear bumper while you remove it
- hang the muffler with some rope to the frame so you can avoid to remove it
- do not remove the pipes that go from the muffler to the tip
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It's always easier when you have a beautiful lady to help you out. :congrats:
Sorry, I should have added this tip earlier.
For holding the gasket in place, cut a piece of copper electrical wire about 3 inches long. Then strip it so you have the individual copper strands. Use the individual strands to tie the gasket to the header. Since the strands are only about .003 thick, you can actually leave them in place without any ill affects.
:congrats: Sorry, I should have added this tip earlier.
For holding the gasket in place, cut a piece of copper electrical wire about 3 inches long. Then strip it so you have the individual copper strands. Use the individual strands to tie the gasket to the header. Since the strands are only about .003 thick, you can actually leave them in place without any ill affects.
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