Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

I can't get the drivers side header up guys. I took out the oil filter, she just won't go. Maybe I need to jack up the car more, not really sure. Any ideas? Can you come in from the top? TIA.

Jason

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Hey Jason, I replied to your email regarding this.

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Have you tried cussing? It worked for me on my FLP's.

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

the car has to be WAY up in the air to do the Grot install. once it is high enough tilt the header up on end and just work it in there. you should see what Im talking about when you start it this way.

you might have to take the oil drain plug out as well. I know a friend of mine did the install and he had to take the drivers side motor mount out, I got lucky and didnt have to <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Oh yeah, and if your jack doesnt reach high enough, just stack a bunch of technical books and MUSTANG MAGAZINES under the jack and go higher!

This is my car right now:
http://jmx.car-audio.net/car/mustangmagazines.jpg

hhahaha. Momma always done told me i wadn't too smart, but I gone and showed her this time.

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Ummm since your so smart can you fill me in on why you have nitto's on the front of your car? Do you autoX or what?

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

[quote]Originally posted by jmX:
<strong>Have you tried cussing? It worked for me on my FLP's.</strong><hr></blockquote>


This method has been proven by the pro's, I definately recommend going this route.

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Jon, wash your friggin car man!!! <img src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" border="0" alt="[barf]" />


Josh

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

[quote]Originally posted by Bad Habit Bird:
<strong>Ummm since your so smart can you fill me in on why you have nitto's on the front of your car? Do you autoX or what?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Yes, I autoX...the nittos are awesome up front as long as its not cold or rainy. How people can just have them on the back, I dont know....the way I drive, the understeer was unbearable with sticky tires on back and normal tires up front.

Nitto drags all around was my only real choice....and since I have a 2nd car (a mustang GT) for rain and cold, it works out well. You dont know how well these cars can take corners until you slap some nice rubber on em.

FWIW, I now use Kuhmo Victoracer V700 autox tires for autox events, but I loved the drags so much I kept them on my daily driven wheels.

You standin on my nutz?

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

I dont wash cars that dont run! My last 3 coats of zaino went on my mustang anyways... <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0">

Once this SS runs again you can be sure it'll be clean once again.

[ December 03, 2001: Message edited by: jmX ]</p>

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Like mentioned, car has to be HIGH. My headlights were at chest level (I'm 6' ). I put the jack on some ramps and jacked under the engine crossmember (maybe 2% safer than jmX's method above <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0"> but not much). Pull the oil pan drain plug. It's GOT to be out.

My Grots slipped right up in with the above steps, no prob.

-Andrew

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Dang I should of had pics of the SLP install
with the jackstands and Wooden 4X$ blocks..

JMX that looks scarey.. get another jack down
at wallmart.. but DONT GET the one that is
On pul to the the frame type.. they dont work.
Get the normal pump,pump,pump jacks.. and stands.
I spent about $40 for a jack 20" lift..

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

So are you guys saying that the hard part of installing LTs is getting the car high enough? Thats not a problem for me anymore ( thank god for autolifters <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> ).

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Alright, got the header in and the install is almost done. Now come to find out I need one O2 extension. I've called afew parts places around here and they have no idea what I'm talking about. Any suggestions? TIA. Oh, and if anyone in the area has an extra one lying aorund......

Jason

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

98SS#2018, I just ordered 2 o2 extensions from thunderracing.com about half an hour ago.

Give them a call, they have them in stock...$25 a pop.

TA_2001, I'm not sure whats worse...a cheap jack stacked on some mustang magazines or a $40 walmart jack <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

Yeah...THe only trick on getting the Grotts in my SS was getting the car high enough safely. I had to get it *way* up there. Then it just *barely* goes in.

I heard a *true* story about a guy once who couldnt get it high enough so he dug a really deep hole in his yard, put his wife and the header in the hole, and then pushed the car over it so she could finnagle it in... <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0">

That *aint* right.

chris

Re: Can't get drivers header up (Grott)
 

BTW...

Awesome pic Jon. In some ways Im sorry that "Some Guy" wasnt there to see that, but then again, Im not sorry "some guy" didnt have to get underneath the car with Mustang Books to support it <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">

Chris
(who recently started reluctantly paying others to work on a very cursed SS)