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what should I leave off for my header install?

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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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what should I leave off for my header install?

i replaced a blown head gasket, and am beginning to put everything back on. What should I leave off that will make the header install easier?
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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starter, steering linkage, alternator, valve covers, power steering pump, ASR box if you have one........

anyone else wanna add anything?
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Dipstick.

[edit] I installed my LT's with only the dipstick, starter, and alternator removed.

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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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The power steering pump isn't necessary. You might have to take the passenger side motor mount loose.
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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they are right, only alternator, dipstick and started are required, but you will find that removing as much as possible in the beginning will make your life much easier in the end. its a lot easier to get to the first bolt on the passenger side with the power steering pump out. trust me, leave everything you can out.
Old Mar 9, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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i never took the PS pump out to begin with
Old Mar 9, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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Drop the k-frame and they will slip right in. Get a light weight k-frame.
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