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trouble fitting driver side header in.

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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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trouble fitting driver side header in.

Im haveing alot of problems fitting the driveside longtube in it keeps hitting the stearing shaft its disconected but the part sticking out off the colum. I headrd som people put a knick in it how do you do that to make it fitt. There pace setters with emissions.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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I've had to unbolt both engine mounts and jack up the back of the engine to lift it up off of the mounts and make sure the oil filter is removed.

Sad part is, once you fight to get it up in there, it will fall out if you're not careful.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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I didnt take the oil filter off that mite help. Has anyone heard of denting it a little.
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by elisowski
I've had to unbolt both engine mounts and jack up the back of the engine to lift it up off of the mounts and make sure the oil filter is removed.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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I got it in. thanks
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