Shinigami2x4

Hey guys, having a little issue with fitment of jet hot lt, it just doesnt want to go in on the dr side at all, and i dont want to loosen the motor mounts any suggestions? it seems to be getting caught on the steering knuckle also my dip stick is just stuck, it does not want to come out. any ideas?

Shinigami2x4

No suggestions? I noticed people say head the warning taking off the steering shaft, what warning?

2_wacko

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Have you removed the 15mm bolt that holds the dipstick?

Shinigami2x4

yes, i got it loose and it moves but wont pull out

Shinigami2x4

okay, my fault. when it was loose it created a gap between the block and the dipstick so i used a screwdriver and pryed it out. the ds still does not want to go up

lswon!!

pull the steering shaft and all the plugs on dr. side. i dont know what warning there talking about ive put on many sets of headers on camaros and vette's and had one car have a real problem (someone messed up on a bmr k member) when putting it back together makeshure that your tires are straight and the steerting wheel is at 12 o'clock

Shinigami2x4

they are approxemnty straight (cant tell, car is at an angle in the garage) and do you have to remove both bolts or can you take one out and pull it loose? Also if its stuck, where and how would you hit it to break it loose? sorry first header install

3800RS

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take off both 11mm bolts and pry the bottom of the nuckle

Shinigami2x4

okay..also a hacksaw is your best friend i have learned doing this..

Jeremiah

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I didnt have to remove anything other than the plugs when I installed my Jet hots on my SS. I did have to grind approx. 1/4" off the casting boss protruding off the side of the block, I believe it was the passenger side. Its only for assembly line purposes and is no longer needed anyway.

TheSecretFormula

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Put a block of wood or a phonebook on a jack and put it under the oil pan. Slowly jack it up. You should get a couple of inches of clearance from the engine lifting before the whole car starts to lift off your jackstands. It should give you room to get the drivers side header in. I did that and didn't have to grind the casting boss or remove the steering linkage.

Shinigami2x4

Sweet, thanks guys. i have been having issues since day 1 but not with the headers..just me..

Shinigami2x4

well, turned out once i got the steering shaft out it was cake. maybe mine was just a bad fit but it sounds great!

Torque_Wrench

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The warning about the steering shaft is.....you have to tie up your steering wheel before you remove the shaft. Otherwise it will turn over 360 degrees and it will break your Clock Spring in the steering wheel. It will cause your Service Air Bag light to come on.