OK i am having a problem with my headers i cant get the damn driver side in does any one know a trick to get it in. 
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you just have to slide it under, find out what is stopping it and wiggle it through. you may have to grind the tab off your block, notch the k member, etc. what kind of headers do you have? my pacesetters got stuck, but i just pushed and wiggled and they slid through pretty easy.
Originally Posted by LSONE
you just have to slide it under, find out what is stopping it and wiggle it through. you may have to grind the tab off your block, notch the k member, etc. what kind of headers do you have? my pacesetters got stuck, but i just pushed and wiggled and they slid through pretty easy.
theres only so much that reading will help, you just have to get in there and work it in until it slides up. Trending Topics
Originally Posted by f-bodman
On my QTP's I had to remove the drain plug and the oil filter then it slid right in.
Good luck.
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you might not have as much trouble as i did, but i got real frustrated trying to hold the header up from under the car while my dad tried to align the gaskets and hand tighten the bolts, just be patient, last bolt you'll probably have to install from the bottom. i thought getting the plugs back in was a little tough too. just be patient, thats the key. it'll all go back in nice, if your getting real frustrated take a break. 
Double check EVERYTHING before you fire the car back up:
1. Make sure all spark plugs are gapped properly
2. Make sure all spark plugs are properly seated and torqued down, don't rush this, you don't want to cross thread anything.
3. When putting the plug wires back on make sure you hear and feel two clicks to let you know they are on all the way.
4. If you removed the filter/drain bolt, make sure you fill 'er back up with oil.
5. Be very careful not to touch the bulb of the o2 sensors with ANYTHING, including oil, anti-seize.
6. There was a little plug I had to disconnect on the driver side coil pack in front of the first plug on that side. Make sure you plug that back in.
7. Make sure you properly torque down the header bolts on each side in two passes, 6-5-3-4-1-2 to 11 ft/lbs, then again to 18 ft/lbs. I think the order is wrong, can someone double check?
8. If you have o2 sims, don't forget to plug those in if you want to avoid the SES light.
9. DOUBLE CHECK this entire list
10. finally, TRIPLE CHECK this entire list.
Good luck
1. Make sure all spark plugs are gapped properly
2. Make sure all spark plugs are properly seated and torqued down, don't rush this, you don't want to cross thread anything.
3. When putting the plug wires back on make sure you hear and feel two clicks to let you know they are on all the way.
4. If you removed the filter/drain bolt, make sure you fill 'er back up with oil.
5. Be very careful not to touch the bulb of the o2 sensors with ANYTHING, including oil, anti-seize.
6. There was a little plug I had to disconnect on the driver side coil pack in front of the first plug on that side. Make sure you plug that back in.
7. Make sure you properly torque down the header bolts on each side in two passes, 6-5-3-4-1-2 to 11 ft/lbs, then again to 18 ft/lbs. I think the order is wrong, can someone double check?
8. If you have o2 sims, don't forget to plug those in if you want to avoid the SES light.
9. DOUBLE CHECK this entire list
10. finally, TRIPLE CHECK this entire list.
Good luck
Actually, you should tighten center bolts first and work your way out evenly on both sides. Maybe like 3-4-2-5-1-6 instead.
Originally Posted by kpowr82
7. Make sure you properly torque down the header bolts on each side in two passes, 6-5-3-4-1-2 to 11 ft/lbs, then again to 18 ft/lbs. I think the order is wrong, can someone double check?
thank you, they are in and i am done. it is so loud, but it sounds good, i'm just waiting now for my y pipe. thank you for your help, guys. 
Originally Posted by HavATampa
Actually, you should tighten center bolts first and work your way out evenly on both sides. Maybe like 3-4-2-5-1-6 instead.
Glad everything worked out for you
