[Z06] My DIY Head Thread!
04-09-2018, 10:37 PM
#21
Drifting
Thread Starter
04-09-2018, 10:45 PM
#22
Drifting
Thread Starter
Well my buddy came over earlier and we pulled the intake and heads! Also, how do you remove the steering shaft to pull the driver’s side header out and to move the steering rack?
Next up: Driver’s side header, radiator, front accessories, steering rack, balanced, and hopefully down to the cam,
I have everything on the way minus cam.
Next up: Driver’s side header, radiator, front accessories, steering rack, balanced, and hopefully down to the cam,
I have everything on the way minus cam.
04-09-2018, 10:53 PM
#24
Team Owner
What happens when you dont run lash caps on OE Ti intakes... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...long-post.html
Last edited by MTPZ06; 04-09-2018 at 10:57 PM.
04-09-2018, 11:33 PM
#25
Drifting
Thread Starter
Driver side header comes in from the bottom after reading 3-4 different types of instruction. Here’s a great vid on the steering rack.
https://youtu.be/LyqocMmB_2U
https://youtu.be/LyqocMmB_2U
Lash caps are on intakes only for OE heads. They protect the Ti intake stem from being disintegrated by the rocker pad.
What happens when you dont run lash caps on OE Ti intakes... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...long-post.html
What happens when you dont run lash caps on OE Ti intakes... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...long-post.html
I have seen the aftermath of no lash caps, definitely not doing that!
Last edited by Innovate; 04-09-2018 at 11:33 PM.
04-10-2018, 09:58 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
Steering rack is a 11mm bolt. Take that all the way out and you can wiggle the steering knuckle off.
You don't have to oil soak the caps, just make sure you put them back on on the correct valves.
You don't have to oil soak the caps, just make sure you put them back on on the correct valves.
04-10-2018, 10:02 AM
#27
Drifting
Thread Starter
Ok cool, lash caps on intake valves only
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04-10-2018, 01:13 PM
#28
Team Owner
Curious...Were they supposed to be run with lash caps, or did you do so for precautionary reasons? If no, I assume you might have had to run different length pushrods for intake versus exhaust?
Last edited by MTPZ06; 04-10-2018 at 01:14 PM.
04-10-2018, 02:43 PM
#30
Drifting
Thread Starter
No problem and thank you for posting the video! Unfortunately I am going to try to not drop the cradle as I have been told you can do it all without dropping the cradle. I guess I will find out haha!
04-10-2018, 02:43 PM
#31
Team Owner
Measured all push rods, used the same. Was never told not to run them or that they had hardened tips, so did it. I was one of the first people to get those.
04-10-2018, 03:51 PM
#32
Make sure you have 18mm wrench, or at best two. The steering rack is held by 18mm nut/bolts to the cradle. I had to go to home depot (closest to me) and purchase two 18mm wrenches as they don't come in most sets.
04-10-2018, 04:22 PM
#34
Drifting
Thread Starter
Alright, will do that when I get there. I will move my jackstands to the two front jacking points.
04-10-2018, 07:24 PM
#35
Drifting
Thread Starter
Well, my heads are sold, how do you guys package them? I only have this long box that barely fits them and stuffed tons of newspaper and paper towels down in there. If need be I will pick up something else tomorrow. The second picture is of how thick of padding I have on top. Here are some pictures:
04-10-2018, 07:42 PM
#37
Drifting
Thread Starter
04-10-2018, 07:46 PM
#39
Drifting
Thread Starter
04-10-2018, 07:47 PM
#40
Burning Brakes
You an see how AHP packages them here:
Jump to right around the 7:00 mark.
I really liked how they protected them. In a plastic bag and then wrapped in large bubble wrap and then sandwiched between styrofoam sheets. The way shipping handlers toss boxes around, I'd do that. But then...you will likely have insurance.
I really liked how they protected them. In a plastic bag and then wrapped in large bubble wrap and then sandwiched between styrofoam sheets. The way shipping handlers toss boxes around, I'd do that. But then...you will likely have insurance.
Last edited by JDebler; 04-10-2018 at 07:50 PM.