LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

MAC headers touching steering linkage!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-12-2003, 11:55 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Davie FL
Posts: 1,416
MAC headers touching steering linkage!

Some one help please.... My MAC headers are touching my steering linkage... only a small amount but yet enough to produce some good vibration in the steering wheel.. My friend had the same headers and did not have this problem.. What did i do wrong.. The steering linkage is at the farthest away it can go.. Is there another part i can adjust it from.. I didnt see any.. It only rubs when the steering wheel is at certain positions.. Touches when its straight so thats really why it bothers me.. When im driving normal its not THAT bad but wow when i get on it i feel like im in a vibrator, makes the whole car shake.. NEver did it before and i know its the steering linkage.. HELP
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28 is offline  
Old 09-12-2003, 11:59 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
94 CAMRO Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 959
Try to readjust the linkage. Put it where it orginally was when you took it off. Keep trying different positions. I've never heard of this problem before..

Aaron
94 CAMRO Z28 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 12:26 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
RamAir95TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Woodstown, NJ
Posts: 4,154
I have a ton of clearance between my headers and the steering linkage. Do you have any pictures handy of the clearance problem? I've also never heard of this issue.

RamAir95TA is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 12:32 AM
  #4  
Registered User
 
94 CAMRO Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 959
I have BBK headers but there was so much room I was almost able to install them without even removing it. There is tons of room on mine. As stated above..please post some pics if you can.

Aaron
94 CAMRO Z28 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 12:35 AM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Davie FL
Posts: 1,416
I dont have any pictures handy... sorry... Im going to try to readjust the linkage.. I was there al day doing that after the install and couldnt get it.. maybe i did something wrong... Any onther ideas?
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 12:36 AM
  #6  
Registered User
 
scoobysnax83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 2,481
could it be a broken engine mount?
scoobysnax83 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 12:37 AM
  #7  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Davie FL
Posts: 1,416
I had every thing checked when i put my clutch in... not that...
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 12:40 AM
  #8  
Registered User
 
scoobysnax83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 2,481
good luck..... Are they possibly ungodly bent.....? I don;t think I've ever heard of this before.....
scoobysnax83 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 12:46 AM
  #9  
Registered User
 
zhawk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 41
Glad I went with the Hookers. Great fit
zhawk is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 05:38 AM
  #10  
Registered User
 
revtime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Kansas City suburb of
Posts: 2,734
Is it the horseshoe parts on each side that are hitting?
If so you may be able to bend them in a little to get some clearance.
I was afraid my LTs were going to have that problem but once everything was together I have about 3/4 inch of clearance.
revtime is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 03:50 PM
  #11  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Davie FL
Posts: 1,416
Well, no luck... I was out there for a good hour and a half trying to adjust it... it wont go farther in.. its at the farthest out position it can be... it touches the same as it did before i messed with it.. its only the one side of the steering linkage.. its kinda an even oval though right? wonder why the other side doesnt hit. No one has even heard of this problem.. lol.. i dont believe my luck.. could it possibly be that little rubber rag giving way??? If so is there any place to get a new one online?? maybe a metal one? I wouldnt mind having a tighter feel on the wheel..

PS: its the middle set of primary tubes that are hitting.. not the first one. What horseshoe things and how could i bend them???
CoUnTryMuZiCZ28 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 03:55 PM
  #12  
Registered User
 
Z95m6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: newton, kansas, USA
Posts: 6,069
I've read about this several times on here and i believe everytime it is mac's. Do a search maybe you will find something.
Z95m6 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 03:59 PM
  #13  
Registered User
 
Z95m6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: newton, kansas, USA
Posts: 6,069
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...eering+linkage

there is more probably.
Z95m6 is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 07:48 PM
  #14  
Registered User
 
12SCNDZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Newark, Delaware
Posts: 3,634
Mine hits, too...Kinda sends alot of vibration through the steering wheel.

Frank
12SCNDZ is offline  
Old 09-13-2003, 07:51 PM
  #15  
Registered User
 
12SCNDZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Newark, Delaware
Posts: 3,634
Hey...That's the thread I started! The oil pressure switch, and starter haven't been an issue, though

Frank
12SCNDZ is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Midnight_Z
LT1 Based Engine Tech
6
02-16-2016 09:36 PM
Rich_z28
Car Audio and Electronics
1
09-13-2002 03:35 PM
phantasm99
Automotive News / Industry / Future Vehicle Discussion
7
08-28-2002 11:01 PM
Viper
Drag Racing Technique
10
07-30-2002 02:06 AM
SavageZ28
Automotive News / Industry / Future Vehicle Discussion
17
07-14-2002 11:04 PM



Quick Reply: MAC headers touching steering linkage!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:01 AM.