header/steering shaft rub
#1
header/steering shaft rub
we massaged the header a little bit by the steering shaft, but when the longtubes heat up I think they are expanding a little and rub a tiny bit. It's driveable, but just a little annoying
Is this bad to let the steering shaft rub a little?
and do you have to take the headers off to massage the headers more? Or is it pretty easy with them on
Thanks,
Ryan
Is this bad to let the steering shaft rub a little?
and do you have to take the headers off to massage the headers more? Or is it pretty easy with them on
Thanks,
Ryan
#2
TECH Enthusiast
I haven't had to check this for myself yet as I haven't put in any headers, but I would imagine you could get a piece of wood in there, and give it some love taps.
I imagine at some point it would wear through, either the shaft or the header (I'd say the header first). That metal gets hot, and some rubbing on it, I'm sure it will eventually just wear on through and you'll have a nice bit of exhaust gases blowing onto your steering shaft.
I'd get under there and see about doing some bumping on it.
-meaty
I imagine at some point it would wear through, either the shaft or the header (I'd say the header first). That metal gets hot, and some rubbing on it, I'm sure it will eventually just wear on through and you'll have a nice bit of exhaust gases blowing onto your steering shaft.
I'd get under there and see about doing some bumping on it.
-meaty
#3
Yeah, I wouldn't let it rub. I "modified" mine with a piece of hardwood wrapped in an old rag. Just keep pushing a little bit at a time until it doesn't touch anymore. Does it do any harm? I dynoed at 483 RWHP the day after I bent the header, so maybe I should have 487?
#5
Obx. I can barley feel it rub though. I was looking at another thread and some guy just let it go and it was fine after a couple weeks
Let me tell you though. If your on the fence about headers. Wow. What a difference. And also made my car way louder. I think it really gave my cam more of it's potential also
Let me tell you though. If your on the fence about headers. Wow. What a difference. And also made my car way louder. I think it really gave my cam more of it's potential also
#7
I struggled with the smaller vs larger diameter for a while. The smaller were available cheaper and already coated when I was looking. Kooks were like a 5 week wait and I just couldn't do it! I had the OBX from EBay in 5 days. So far (3 mos) no problems. No wrap or coating and I like the blue color!
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#8
TECH Fanatic
My 1 7/8" Kooks rubbed also. Jack the front of the car up and mark the area the is contacting the header and then remove the coupling at the rack and pinion to drop the steering shaft down out of the way. Go ahead and dimple to your hearts content. I started with wood but quickly got irritated by the slow progress and used two ball peen hammers. Easy work.
#11
I didn't actually do it (too chicken!), but I watched the installer. He took about a 2 ft. by maybe 3" think piece of hardwood from his dumpster and tapered down one end. Wrapped a rag on the end to prevent scratching, then just tapped in there with a hammer after they were already installed. A little push, little more, let the lift down, still rubbing a tiny bit, back up pushed it somemore. I think we had it by the third try. Does that make sense? It must have sqeezed in between the steering shaft and the header. I don't think he loosened the steering, but I can call the guy and ask if it is that important to you.
#13
TECH Fanatic
The intermediate steering shaft is cake to get out, 7/16"/12mm socket on an extension to get the coupler off the rack and pinion then you collapse the shaft into itself by pushing up on coupler, it is designed to do this. You can take the 13mm bolt off the column end of the intermediate shaft and take it out completely if you like. Really, it takes all of about 5-10 mins I promise.
I have a lift so I took it loose from the rack only and let it down. You will not be able to clearance the header with the intermediate shaft fully installed. I have to put my car up on the lift tonight, I can try to get some pics if you like.
I have a lift so I took it loose from the rack only and let it down. You will not be able to clearance the header with the intermediate shaft fully installed. I have to put my car up on the lift tonight, I can try to get some pics if you like.
#14
#15
Called the installer yesterday. He said there was a very small amount of clearance initially between header pipe and steering shaft. He just pushed the wedge in there, little bit at a time in order to expand the space. Did not loosen steering at all. Mine is 2006, not sure if there are any slight differences in model years.
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I didn't actually do it (too chicken!), but I watched the installer. He took about a 2 ft. by maybe 3" think piece of hardwood from his dumpster and tapered down one end. Wrapped a rag on the end to prevent scratching, then just tapped in there with a hammer after they were already installed. A little push, little more, let the lift down, still rubbing a tiny bit, back up pushed it somemore. I think we had it by the third try. Does that make sense? It must have sqeezed in between the steering shaft and the header. I don't think he loosened the steering, but I can call the guy and ask if it is that important to you.
But most importantly, anyone tried this?