Header Install

kforkorea · Mar 17, 2005, 01:29 AM

How easy is the headers to install? all I do is unscrew the bolts and bolt the headers on and connect the downpipe right?

thanks

grubiaco · Mar 17, 2005, 01:33 AM

Basically. The only problem is the lower left bolt and just to let you know before the rest of the people on this forum slaughter you. You can use the "search" function to find this topic and since I didn't explain to you which methods are out there. Use the search function and practice on your first topic. Enjoy your headers.

rallyme · Mar 17, 2005, 01:35 AM

ahhhhhhhhhhh, it sounds easier than it is. tell you what, start with the lower left nut. then come back and tell us how easy it was,lol. but seriously, do a search. not trying to be a smartass but ALOT has been written on this subject, check it out. DAMN, beat me to it!

blaze_125 · Mar 17, 2005, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rallyme

start with the lower left nut. then come back and tell us how easy it was,lol.

I did 3 header so far and the best way to get that s@#ker off is to splice it open. The rope thing didn't work out to well for me. The last time I worked on the header it took me not even 2 minutes to get that bolt off. The stock bolts are made of copper. Really soft so really easy to splice open with a wood cisor. Just make sure you don't damage the stud thread.

Shingen · Mar 17, 2005, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blaze_125

I did 3 header so far and the best way to get that s@#ker off is to splice it open. The rope thing didn't work out to well for me. The last time I worked on the header it took me not even 2 minutes to get that bolt off. The stock bolts are made of copper. Really soft so really easy to splice open with a wood cisor. Just make sure you don't damage the stud thread.

What do you mean splice open?

Fox

blaze_125 · Mar 17, 2005, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Shingen

What do you mean splice open?

Fox

Cut the nut in half(on the length), then seperate both 1/2 with a flat head screw driver. So you put the wood cisor on the nut, you bang on it till you're almost at the stud thread, then take the flat head and open it. It will come right off, and it will take you a few minutes.

joshthegreat · Mar 17, 2005, 11:59 AM

i just took off the the blet cover and bent the picec of metal....was easy...no need for cutting it off

Alchemist · Mar 17, 2005, 12:11 PM

I'm still confused.....
You used a "wood cisor" to cut through one of the faces of the nut? And then you used a flat head screwdriver to pry it off.... right? What's a wood cisor? Is it some kind of chisel?
how do you get a nut on there to keep from getting a leak?

For reference, I used a dremel and sanding cylinders (a LOT of sanding cylinders) to grind away a portion of the aluminum on the AC complressor bracket. use WD40 to lubricate the cylinder to prevent buildup and to reduce heat (which will make the aluminum softer and more prone to building up on the cylinder). now everytime I have to take the header off, I just use the long socket with a swivel to take it off.

wiretap · Mar 17, 2005, 06:52 PM

Are we talking about the RRM header here..? I am supposed to receive mine early next week. I ordered it from RRM just a few days ago. Looks like I'll be lubing up those bolts extra good before I take them off.

blaze_125 · Mar 18, 2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by engineerboy

I'm still confused.....
You used a "wood cisor" to cut through one of the faces of the nut? And then you used a flat head screwdriver to pry it off.... right? What's a wood cisor? Is it some kind of chisel?

A chisel... that's it.

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how do you get a nut on there to keep from getting a leak?

Once you install the after-market header, you just slap a brand new nut on it. A steel nut, avoid that copper crap

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Are we talking about the RRM header here..?

No matter which one you get, you still have to take the stocker out of there.

frchgl123 · Mar 18, 2005, 11:43 PM

Remove the timing cover and bend back the thin piece of metal. Easy easy. Plus you can keep your hardware. Funny idea to cut it off!! That dang nut is soo frustrating with the rope trick!! Show that nut, say F**k it and cut it off!! hahaha!!I like that!!

Z_Lancer_Man · Mar 19, 2005, 12:05 AM

I started a thread on this very topic and the rope with the wrench worked for me. No cutting, chiseling, grinding, bending, prying anything. Just got the rachet wrench on there, tied a rope to the other end and let physics do the rest. Came off in no time.

kforkorea · Mar 19, 2005, 10:03 AM

Hey can you explain exactly how to use the rope method? do I get the wrench on the nut than tie a rope to the end of the wrench??

Z_Lancer_Man · Mar 19, 2005, 10:07 AM

Check out this thread. It has a little picture and instructions:

Help! Header Install - How to get to the lower left nut?!

blaze_125 · Mar 19, 2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by frchgl123

Show that nut, say F**k it and cut it off!! hahaha!!I like that!!

After a few Stock header removal... hell yeah

Not even 5 minutes and you're done