header/steering shaft rub
10-20-2012, 12:25 PM
#21
Has anyone tried this? With the colder weather, I guess my UMI mounts have contracted, and I'm now getting some rub that gets worse when I turn right, for some reason. This wedge wood method looks like it's worth a try. I would imagine you would get it started, then start the car, and as the pipes heat up, you could tap it in further and further.
But most importantly, anyone tried this?
But most importantly, anyone tried this?
i would say just retract the steering shaft to get it out the way and a domed hammer to create some clearance. if thats not working for you, use a torch on low setting to heat up that small section of the runner.. you deff dont want to make the whole engine bay OP temp ~195* before you start sticking your hands up and around the block..
10-20-2012, 02:08 PM
#22
No, I was thinking the metal of the swivelig UMI mount was actually expanding and shrinking. Like aomeone else said, there was probably a pube's breadth in between the column and the headers when they were installed in the summer. Now that it's colder, the engine is sitting a tjny bit lowere, but enough to produce some rub.
You are probably right I should just get the steering column out of the way. Thanks for the advice.
You are probably right I should just get the steering column out of the way. Thanks for the advice.
