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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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is there enough space where you can get in there with a secondary open ended wrench and use it as a cheater bar?
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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I just got the thing off... finally!! i used a dremel to grind down the flange on the rack and pinion a few millimeters and a socket slipped right in. used an 11mm on a 3/8" drive and didnt even have to use a cheater bar. Thanks for all the help
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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We loosened it up for him..
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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We loosened it up for him..
haha thanks again now these headers can finally go in!!
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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We never touched the steering linkage when we put my headers in. Pacesetter LT's.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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damn now I learn this when the thing is already off
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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What might be easy for someone else doesn't mean that it works for everyone.. do what you feel you need to do and will work for you..
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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yea i know... i was just confused why it wouldnt come off easy casue everyone I talke to told me it would take like 5 minutes... but everything else on the car was even easier to take off than people said
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Mine needed to come off just to do shorties, always a good idea to get things out of the way no one wants scuffs and scrapes on their brand new headers
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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yea it looks like that drivers side header will just slip right in there no with it off, but the passenger's side is another story lol but im going to wrap the headers and sides of the eingine bay with tape to prevent scratches
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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I unbolted both engine mounts and raised the engine high enough to clear both sides and both headers went in from bottom using a lift, but I will say LT1 fbody header install is a nightmare compared to other cars ive done. I love long tube headers on a LT1 though its worth it.
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^^^ Where are u guys raising the motor up from? the oil pan with a piece of wood for support?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ThreeHonks
^^^ Where are u guys raising the motor up from? the oil pan with a piece of wood for support?
Yeah thats how I did it.
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