Got owned by RK Sport headers
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Burning Brakes
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Got owned by RK Sport headers
After 6 months, the RK Sport long tube headers is already broke off the weld on one of the little tubes. It's on the driver side. Tonight I decided to unbolt the header and have it welded back tomorrow. It was easy enough to unbotl the the driver side header but taking it out is another story. :mad
The steering wheel shaft is disconnected and moved out of the way. The valve cover & coil rack is off the car. But the header won't come out from top. So I try to take it out from under the car. Nope, still not gonna work :mad
Hmm... Let's see... OK, if I remove the Alternater/Steering Wheel pump bracket assembly maybe I can slide the header forward enough to take it out. So here I am trying to unbolt the 4 15mm bolts. Of course there is that really hard to reach one that none of my wrench, rachet, socket or tool will fit. There just not enough room in there :mad
I guess I will have to buy a stubby 15mm wrench tomorrow and try again :cuss
Anyone got any hint, helper, tip on how to remove that pesky little bolt at the bottom?
The steering wheel shaft is disconnected and moved out of the way. The valve cover & coil rack is off the car. But the header won't come out from top. So I try to take it out from under the car. Nope, still not gonna work :mad
Hmm... Let's see... OK, if I remove the Alternater/Steering Wheel pump bracket assembly maybe I can slide the header forward enough to take it out. So here I am trying to unbolt the 4 15mm bolts. Of course there is that really hard to reach one that none of my wrench, rachet, socket or tool will fit. There just not enough room in there :mad
I guess I will have to buy a stubby 15mm wrench tomorrow and try again :cuss
Anyone got any hint, helper, tip on how to remove that pesky little bolt at the bottom?
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (benelliwang)
What a sorry story, brother. I gonna feel your pain - good luck to you.
When welding those RK-Ss, aren't you risking to damage the jet hot coating around the broken part ?
Was just wondering about. May I venture a question : what was your base of decision to go RK-S against may be others, i.e. comparable TPIS ?
Joe. :seeya Take care and hope you will be successful !
When welding those RK-Ss, aren't you risking to damage the jet hot coating around the broken part ?
Was just wondering about. May I venture a question : what was your base of decision to go RK-S against may be others, i.e. comparable TPIS ?
Joe. :seeya Take care and hope you will be successful !
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (benelliwang)
Good luck getting to that bolt without pulling the water pump. It's definitely a pain and I ended up just taking the water pump off last time after trying several methods, including a stubby. :boxing
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (SideStep)
Man am I hoping FLPs are easier than this...
As far as that bolt goes, the stubby is about the best chance you'll have. I went to sears, and got a stubby gear wrench that had a 0* offset (it's flat) and I was able to get that guy in there and then ratchet it loose and then tight again.
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (benelliwang)
I guess I will have to buy a stubby 15mm wrench tomorrow and try again :cuss
Anyone got any hint, helper, tip on how to remove that pesky little bolt at the bottom?
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (benelliwang)
Put the steering shaft up on the frame rail. Take the oil filter off and possibly the little manifold that holds the oil temp sender. It will come right out. I've done at least 20 sets of these. I actually think they're one of the easier headers to install.
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (Andy@AandACorvette)
No intent to hijack this thread...but I think we need to have an "Ask Andy" Section. :cool: :cool: :cool: :cheers: :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (SwissVette_Joe)
Was just wondering about. May I venture a question : what was your base of decision to go RK-S against may be others, i.e. comparable TPIS ?
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Re: Got owned by RK Sport headers (Andy@AandACorvette)
Put the steering shaft up on the frame rail. Take the oil filter off and possibly the little manifold that holds the oil temp sender. It will come right out. I've done at least 20 sets of these. I actually think they're one of the easier headers to install.
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