Header Install

2FastLX · 03-08-2001, 10:06 AM

You will have to remove the steering shaft and loosen the motor mounts. Also, since you are removing the whole system get your hands on a SawzAll and cut the old exhaust out of there. It'll save you a lot of time and bloody knuckles.

PASSENGER SIDE:
The passenger side went in from the top.
We had to remove the throttle body to give us enough swing to work the header into position. We also had to slide the header in, raise the motor up, slide it in some more, lower motor, slide it some more, raise moter, etc. Once this one goes in you'll be celebrating. We didn't have to remove the starter (THANK GOD!). Just remember... when you get the motor jacked up high enough it will slide either way to give you a little more room.

DRIVER'S SIDE:
The driver's side went in from the bottom.
More room to work, but the steering shaft is a pain. Especially when you have to put it back in. Have some swivel adapters for your sockets handy and one of those stubby ratchets. Other than that, it's cake. You'll be celebrating after you get the steering shaft back in as well.

Good luck! And let me know how it goes!

Oh yeah, have some friends over for moral support and backup wrench crankers. It's definately not a one man job, but probably can be done by yourself if need be.
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03-08-2001, 10:06 AM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	You will have to remove the steering shaft and loosen the motor mounts. Also, since you are removing the whole system get your hands on a SawzAll and cut the old exhaust out of there. It'll save you a lot of time and bloody knuckles. PASSENGER SIDE: The passenger side went in from the top. We had to remove the throttle body to give us enough swing to work the header into position. We also had to slide the header in, raise the motor up, slide it in some more, lower motor, slide it some more, raise moter, etc. Once this one goes in you'll be celebrating. We didn't have to remove the starter (THANK GOD!). Just remember... when you get the motor jacked up high enough it will slide either way to give you a little more room. DRIVER'S SIDE: The driver's side went in from the bottom. More room to work, but the steering shaft is a pain. Especially when you have to put it back in. Have some swivel adapters for your sockets handy and one of those stubby ratchets. Other than that, it's cake. You'll be celebrating after you get the steering shaft back in as well. Good luck! And let me know how it goes! Oh yeah, have some friends over for moral support and backup wrench crankers. It's definately not a one man job, but probably can be done by yourself if need be. ------------------ Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here [This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 03-08-2001).]