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SpecB 26-01-2013 05:37 PM

Fitting Headers and up-pipe
 
How realistic is this as a DIY job, I have a set of GT spec III headers (second hand) and a new Harvey Up-Pipe (with new studs) to fit before the 20th Feb. I've got to wrap the headers as well, I've see the Harvey guide and will be using lockwire anybody got a set of lockwire pliers I can borrow? I'm going to try to wrap each pipe separately!

Hongkongfooi 26-01-2013 05:47 PM

would of thought it was feasible if you can get the car up high enough?

SpecB 26-01-2013 05:50 PM

That's probably going to be my issue!

Hongkongfooi 26-01-2013 06:15 PM

you need one of those garages that you can rent a car lift for an hour near you:geek:

Scooby_Greg 26-01-2013 07:51 PM

Pain to do unless on a ramp. Nuts can seize and so you may need plenty of lubricant and room to lever them off. Unless you can get use of a ramp I would recommend getting someone who has to do it for you! You never know though as they may come off easy.

BIG"E" 26-01-2013 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg (Post 151551)
You never know though as they may come off easy.

And pigs might fly. :lol::doubleup:

bonner 27-01-2013 02:36 AM

grab some freezeaze!!! it works a treat on seized nuts!! the spray has got me out of trouble many of times!

SpecB 27-01-2013 08:04 AM

Think I'm going to have to take the car somewhere then, really don't want to get them Half off then have to give up and then have the issue that the car is immovable!

C. J. 27-01-2013 07:07 PM

Very much a DIY job

Anger 27-01-2013 10:14 PM

Done on axle stands in my road a few times

midlife2 27-01-2013 11:21 PM

Same here

SpecB 28-01-2013 06:24 AM

Thank guys, was that headers and up-Pipe? Any tips?

Think Ill give it a go tbh, mapping on the 20th.

Slowboy-racing 30-01-2013 12:11 AM

Main issue can be removing the down pipe due to access angle of the bolts. Assuming yours has been of and not overtightened your half way there. Turbo to up pipe bolts rarely give trouble and if they do access is better and easier to correct issues. Just make sure your using decent sockets that won't slip. Although not a great job to do without a ramp, it can be done.


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Originally Posted by BlueBugEye (Post 151676)
Thank guys, was that headers and up-Pipe? Any tips?

Think Ill give it a go tbh, mapping on the 20th.



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