I am halfway through installing SLP "midlength" headers on my car. I got everything off; manifolds, EGR, AIR and i took all the spark plugs out. Yet, I still can not fit the god damn headers in to tighten them down for the life of me. Is there a special trick to this? Do I have to take apart more ****? Thanks for your time.

Mike

Edit: I can post pics if needed.

 

You tried going in from the bottom correct?

 

Are you having a hard time getting them in the car, or bolting them in place. I had a hard time bolting them in place, and i even had the motor out of the car. LOL You might have to remove the steering saft, not a big deal though.
Chad

 

Are you having a hard time getting them in the car, or bolting them in place. I had a hard time bolting them in place, and i even had the motor out of the car. LOL You might have to remove the steering saft, not a big deal though.
Chad

 

Yes, I've tried going in from the bottom AND top on both sides, I can't get them into place on either side. Without the steering linkage the driver side would be easy. I guess removing that is the only choice.

 

I bought my headers used and they don't have the bolts that connect the y-pipe to the headers. Can someone tell me what size that is?

 

on my SLP's to get the drivers side in i had to remove the steering linkage and jack up the motor on that side too.

 

How do you jack up the motor, where do you put the jack at? Does anyone know the size of those bolts??

 

passenger side: work it in from the bottom. It's a bitch. You have to have the starter off, you know that right.

Driver side:
Remove the steering linkage. Loosen the bolt(or two) that holds the ABS/brake lines in place. This. Mine dropped in from the top quite easily then.

Note: I did have my air pump removed at that time, although the mounting bracket was still on the block then. That *might* make a difference if that will work for you or not.

Good luck
-Brent

 

Thanks for the help. Now anyone know the bolt size for the y-pipe to header flange?

 

I bought some 3/8 by 3'' S.S bolts at home depot. They were alittle long but it dosent matter.
Chad

 

thanks. anyone else think this website is the greatest? I can get any answer I need within 24 hours. If it wasn't raining the headers would be put on today.