LS1 Pacesetter Install trouble, HELP!
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LS1 Pacesetter Install trouble, HELP! Passenger side exhaust manifold is completely stuck! The dipstick is totally in the way and I can't get it to slide down or up! Do I have take out the coil packs? I have no idea how to take out the dipstick and that is the only problem i've ran into so far. Any suggestions?!
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Just yank it out? Because I was trying to shimmy it but that thing is REALLY on there. I wasn't sure if that was supposed to be removed or not. I'll give that a shot then.
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I have had that happen before. They can get stuck but will still come out. You may turn it but don't bend it. They cost alot at the dealer so becareful.
Maybe you are grabbing it the wrong way in your hand.
Maybe you are grabbing it the wrong way in your hand.
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Just gotta take the bolt off the head right? Then follow it down to the bottom of the block by the oil pan? Just yank it out? Totally not happening
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Think if we remove the coil packs, we could pull it out through the top?
And what are the rules for the dipstick for the new headers? I'm kind of nervous about the dipstick getting a little to hot.
Also, getting the dipstick back in, just shove it back in there?
And what would happen if I turned the car on without the EGR not blocked off for the intake?
How many things should I be blocking off once I remove the AIR and EGR systems? I the vacuum line, the intake, anything else?
And what are the rules for the dipstick for the new headers? I'm kind of nervous about the dipstick getting a little to hot.
Also, getting the dipstick back in, just shove it back in there?
And what would happen if I turned the car on without the EGR not blocked off for the intake?
How many things should I be blocking off once I remove the AIR and EGR systems? I the vacuum line, the intake, anything else?
Think if we remove the coil packs, we could pull it out through the top?
And what are the rules for the dipstick for the new headers? I'm kind of nervous about the dipstick getting a little to hot.
Also, getting the dipstick back in, just shove it back in there?
And what would happen if I turned the car on without the EGR not blocked off for the intake?
How many things should I be blocking off once I remove the AIR and EGR systems? I the vacuum line, the intake, anything else?
And what are the rules for the dipstick for the new headers? I'm kind of nervous about the dipstick getting a little to hot.
Also, getting the dipstick back in, just shove it back in there?
And what would happen if I turned the car on without the EGR not blocked off for the intake?
How many things should I be blocking off once I remove the AIR and EGR systems? I the vacuum line, the intake, anything else?
2. the dipstick wil be fine. its wont get any hotter
3. have someone guide it at the bottom and tap it all the way in. it will go in easier then it came out.
4. i would block it. why wouldnt you if your deleting EGR/AIR
5. if you have race headers you dont have to block off anything. there is one vacuum line on the back of the motor from the air. just put a screw in it.
hope that helps
1. remove the coil packs, they come off easy and give you alot of extra room.
2. the dipstick wil be fine. its wont get any hotter
3. have someone guide it at the bottom and tap it all the way in. it will go in easier then it came out.
4. i would block it. why wouldnt you if your deleting EGR/AIR
5. if you have race headers you dont have to block off anything. there is one vacuum line on the back of the motor from the air. just put a screw in it.
hope that helps
2. the dipstick wil be fine. its wont get any hotter
3. have someone guide it at the bottom and tap it all the way in. it will go in easier then it came out.
4. i would block it. why wouldnt you if your deleting EGR/AIR
5. if you have race headers you dont have to block off anything. there is one vacuum line on the back of the motor from the air. just put a screw in it.
hope that helps
there you go
Even if you have race headers you still have to block off the 2 breathers on the passenger valve cover if you are deleting your air/egr. Unless you have a catch can you will need a 5/16 rubber plug to put over the breather which any auto parts store will have. You should also have an expandable freeze plug for the intake or buy an ls6 intake so u dont have to worry about it. There is also one spot on the back of the driver side valve cover that needs to be plugged and this is only if ur deleting all those ugly *** hoses. I guess I did this way and deleted my PCV system and dont need a catch can and I have zero oil consumption or oil behind the TB. I found a pcv valve fits perfect in the driver side hold and another 5/16 plug over the pcv valve and thats done. Any questions I can get pics to show what im talking about.
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1. remove the coil packs, they come off easy and give you alot of extra room.
2. the dipstick wil be fine. its wont get any hotter
3. have someone guide it at the bottom and tap it all the way in. it will go in easier then it came out.
4. i would block it. why wouldnt you if your deleting EGR/AIR
5. if you have race headers you dont have to block off anything. there is one vacuum line on the back of the motor from the air. just put a screw in it.
hope that helps
2. the dipstick wil be fine. its wont get any hotter
3. have someone guide it at the bottom and tap it all the way in. it will go in easier then it came out.
4. i would block it. why wouldnt you if your deleting EGR/AIR
5. if you have race headers you dont have to block off anything. there is one vacuum line on the back of the motor from the air. just put a screw in it.
hope that helps
Yes, the new headers wont slide up far enough to go over the dipstick, atleast they didnt for me. Man I guess that PB blaster don't stop the cussing as it's advertised to do cuz I can only imagine the words coming out of ur mouth. Hmm it's hard for me to come up with more ideas, do you have anything you can use from under the car to grab the dipstick and use some leverage to pry it out?
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So the dipstick has to come out huh? PB Blaster and the dipstick are hearing my roar dude. hahahaha
We are smacking the hell out of it and spraying it a ton with PB Blaster (At the base of it) and still... nothing. It is shimmying back and forth no problem. It will sway all over, but won't lift up. I just don't get it.
As for blocking off the EGR and AIR. I was asking because I don't have the blockoffs handy and I want to hear the car. haha If I ever finish it that is.
I was also making sure that there are 3 places to blockoff. The Intake, the vacuum, and I don't know where the 3rd one is.
We are smacking the hell out of it and spraying it a ton with PB Blaster (At the base of it) and still... nothing. It is shimmying back and forth no problem. It will sway all over, but won't lift up. I just don't get it.
As for blocking off the EGR and AIR. I was asking because I don't have the blockoffs handy and I want to hear the car. haha If I ever finish it that is.
I was also making sure that there are 3 places to blockoff. The Intake, the vacuum, and I don't know where the 3rd one is.