Header install????
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Header install???? Im installing LTs on my 99ss I got the driver in, having trouble removing the stock exhaust manifold on the passenger side, what do I take off???how do I remove the dip stick?
Have you pulled the plugs/wires/coilpacks first? It's the same on both sides just keep looking to see if you missed a bolt. There is a bolt you will have to get from underneath (#8 plug) for sure. There is a single (15mm?) bolt holding the dipstick tube to the cyl head, remove it and wiggle it up and out.
Have you pulled the plugs/wires/coilpacks first? It's the same on both sides just keep looking to see if you missed a bolt. There is a bolt you will have to get from underneath (#8 plug) for sure. There is a single (15mm?) bolt holding the dipstick tube to the cyl head, remove it and wiggle it up and out.
also i put my car on a drive on lift and did the whole install from underneath
When I installed mine, I loosened the coil pack bracket, removed the spark plug, and took out the AIR tubes. Still couldn't get the manifold off, so I took some tin snips and cut it off.
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Launching!
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Thanks. how the hell did yall get to the bolts on the exhaust manifold with AC in the way. I couldnt even remove the coil bracket the damn AC lines were in the way. The driver side went in fairly well but I couldnt get the passenger side off!
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coilpacks? wtf? when i did my headers i never touched the coils. it made no difference whatsoever. as far as the dipstick there should be a bracket holding the tube and after that just pull it out carefully. it goes in the same, its a bitch to go back in the hole but once you find it just push and it will go back in. removing the AIR tubes will help you a lot.
also i put my car on a drive on lift and did the whole install from underneath
also i put my car on a drive on lift and did the whole install from underneath
I recommend the O.P. remove the Coil Packs as well. It will give you more access to the Manifold Bolts as well as the 15mm Dipstick Tube Retaining Bolt.
^^i agree. i took a couple packs off mine when i put my LTs on. the extra space made is easier and a lot less frustrating!!
D14HUGGER.ORANGE were you able to make anymore progress?
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Launching!
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I only got the driver side on. The shop I work at on base is closed sunday and monday. So hopefully this thursday or friday ill get the passerger side done and get the Y pipe on. So I can start on my FAST 102mm intake manifold. Apreciate all the input guys, ill let you all know if I learn any new knowledgeable tricks.
