Problem Getting old Headers off !

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Apr 20, 2006 | 11:32 AM

MotleyDrew

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Problem Getting old Headers off !

Hey guys I am installing my new headers today and have every bolt out of the stock manifold so its ready to come out but I can't seem to be able to pull it off the head. I have tried prying between the header tubes as to not touch the head and it won't dislodge.

Any opinions or Ideas?

thanks

Apr 20, 2006 | 11:51 AM

VatorMan

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You either missed a bolt or didn't disconnect the bottom collectors.

Apr 20, 2006 | 12:21 PM

2GOFAST

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Originally Posted by VatorMan

You either missed a bolt or didn't disconnect the bottom collectors.

Apr 20, 2006 | 12:53 PM

mph1972

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Originally Posted by VatorMan

You either missed a bolt or didn't disconnect the bottom collectors.

Apr 20, 2006 | 12:55 PM

Bill Curlee

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There bolted together at the bottom of the bell housing and will need to be un bolted there to get them to seperate.

BC

Apr 20, 2006 | 04:05 PM

SpeedyZ

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Remove your H-pipe first, this is the center section of exhaust between the manifolds and the cat back. But put a bolt back in each manifold first or they will fall and hit you in the head when you remove your H-pipe!

If you by chance have the H-pipe off, then you have missed a bolt or two. Those factory manifolds are so heavy there is no way they will stick to the engine. Should be 6 bolts in each manifold.