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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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how can i get it back in the car, its in the hole i just cant push it in all the way no matter how hard i try, any tricks or tips on how to get it all the way in? any help would be awsome thanks in advance
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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I just had mine out to with my header change. With two people it will go in easier one person under the car pulling it in while the other wiggles it back and forth. Hope that helps.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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thanx man that would help alot...if i had a freind here, but im riding solo, if it must i will wait till tomorrow and do it with a friend
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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ya I lucked out my bother was here to help it took about 5mins to get it in
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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I agree it's a bitch! I always just kinda laid the tube against the header and crawled under the car and just tried it from underneath.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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that things a royal PITA! Good luck man, you can do it, just stay calm haha.
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