Transmission fluid lines touching my AR headers?
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Pro
Joined: May 2006
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From: San Antonio Texas
Transmission fluid lines touching my AR headers?
I was installing my new exhaust and found that my transmission fluid lines are touching the AR headers / x-pipe in 2 locations . Location one is where the passenger side header comes down in to the collector and the 2nd location is towards the rear where the H-Pipe connects to the exhaust / by the hangar springs.
I need to get these moved away (slight bend on fluid lines with small screw driver and little force) or use a header / heat shield wrap to protect the lines. I know I read this happening to others but wanted to get everyone's thoughts on what I should do.
I need to get these moved away (slight bend on fluid lines with small screw driver and little force) or use a header / heat shield wrap to protect the lines. I know I read this happening to others but wanted to get everyone's thoughts on what I should do.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Nassau County, N.Y.
I had to push it out of the way with a pry bar using a rag on the trans. lines. It is still not far enough for me but had no problems with it. Didn't have the problem in the rear with the trans. lines.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Tucson AZ
I have installed several AR headers without any problems, but I guess every car is different. I would gently bend them out of the way. Sometimes you can loosen one of the points that is securing them and bend them with a pry bar, then tighten the secure point back up.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Tucson AZ
They are steel lines and it will take a lot to damage or break them. Use a wood 2X4 or a pry bar with a towel wrapped around it so you apply the pressure to them over a large surface area. You want to be careful not to dent or kink them and you will be fine.
