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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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Guys I'm in the middle of installing my Hooker LT's, I have the driver's side on, but i can't to the very back bolt on the passenger side manifold, I've tried every thing I can think of and I'm completely stumped, any help would be great. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Have you tried it from the bottom? If so, then make sure you have the gasket facing the right way.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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I tried it from the bottom and was having a hell of a time keeping the ratchet/wrench or whatever i was trying at the time on there, plus my hands don't fit.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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I had to have a friend hold the header from the bottom, wiggled a bit and the bolt popped right in. I am using Stage 8 bolts, but, use a 1/4" ratchet and socket to get it nearly tight, then an open/box end wrench combo, minute turns and patience. Good-luck.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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I finally broke it loose from underneath, any tips for when i got to put the passenger side header on?
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 03:27 AM
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take the starter off....wit will go a lot smoother then...and you may have to tilt the motor a bit with a pry bar...
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 07:07 AM
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I put a pillow on the battery so I could put both knees on it for support. Then I can get to that last bolt from the top with a 1/4" drive, small small turns.
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