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Old May 3, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Okay the title is a bit deceiving but I have removed everything needed to install my headers so technically I'm half way done. I am so happy to finally be modifying this car!!!! I have done some suspesion work and a few other small things but imho, this is modding
the removal went really well! I spent about 3 hours at a moderate pace to get the old junk out. spark plug wires came off easily without damaging the metal protectors. the car is a 2000 with 55k miles and even sat outside this winter so it really seems odd they come off so easily. the biggest issue I had was unbolting the 4 muffler bolts from the h pipe. I broke 2 of the bolts even after showering them with wd40 numerous times. that single task took me the longest.
I can't wait to get back at it tonight
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I broke 2 of the bolts even after showering them with wd40 numerous times.
Heat is your friend.
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Old May 3, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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never even thought of that rookie mistake. after the wd40 shower I would have had a nice littel fire though
good tip for next time.
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