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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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So I'm stuck on the passenger side, driver side literally took less than 30 minutes to remove and install the new header. I have spent 3 hours on the pass side. I have taken the starter off, coil pack off, oil coolant lines from the bottom, and still cannot get it out.
Does the manifold have to come apart to get out? I thought I read that it does not? Anyhow, I started to take it apart anyway, and the flippin studs are so tight I cannot get them loose. They are soaking in some stuff now to loosen them up.
Any suggestions on how to get the damn thing out? Looks like it will come out the top if I jack the motor up, but I really don't wanna do that! Any other ideas??
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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yes, take the cat off
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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We usually split the cats from the header and they'll come right out after you do what you've already done. Where are you located?
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Thanks fellas! I swear, another 1/8" of clearance and the thing would come out in one peice!!
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Oh, and WV Doug.
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