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Old 01-25-2010, 05:37 PM
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Okay I received my LPP's this mourning and decided to start installing them by myself. I removed the alternator, and A.I.R. All drivers side exhaust manifold bolts are removed.
Okay hopefully I can explain this right. The cat thats connected to the exhaust manifold has 3 nuts. I got all the nuts off and both driver and passenger side but ONE!! I think I stripped it..I cant get a good grip on it. What the best way to take this nut off now that it may have been rounded? Thx
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just cut the pipe and remove the manifold and pull it from the top. or bottom. howewver you can get it out. dont forget to remove the steering knuckle
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cut the pipe for sure. I got Leginfelter Long tubes. Didnt have to touch the steering nuckle
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Spray some PB blaster on it, let it sit for awhile, then hit it with an impact with an extension. That's how I got all of mine out.
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All sound like good ideas thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT
just cut the pipe and remove the manifold and pull it from the top. or bottom. howewver you can get it out. dont forget to remove the steering knuckle
Im hoping with these headers I wont have to touch the steering knuckle
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Originally Posted by xxRONNIExx
Im hoping with these headers I wont have to touch the steering knuckle
im not saying they will. but with the steering shaft out of the way it gives you alot more room to work with in that tight bay
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Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT
im not saying they will. but with the steering shaft out of the way it gives you alot more room to work with in that tight bay
Ahhh okay got it
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Steering knuckle only takes 5 mins to remove or install.
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Mine also rounded out. I just cut the pipes and removed them as a piece.
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I'm just going to cut mine off if it gives me any lip. You don't need to save it or use it anyways.
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Originally Posted by 94Z28rag
I'm just going to cut mine off if it gives me any lip. You don't need to save it or use it anyways.
Yep I just cut mines off but way to go!!



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