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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Default header removal w/o taking off intake
Can it be done?
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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I don't think it is but I really don't know. If it is I think you'll spend more time trying to figure it out then it would take to remove the header first.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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No . The bolts to hold it on go in the same spot . It's honestly not hard . But whole you're in there you will need a new gasket anyways . So pull it all and do it right . Or do it twice
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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No, and you have to remove it to replace the intake/exhaust gasket.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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It seems like a pain in the ****!
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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No it is really not. A few of the bolts can be difficult to torque due to their location but that's it.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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its not a horrible job.. Ive done it 3 times now.. worst part I think is getting power steering pump off
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I've found that picking one's nose with one hand and trying to loosen the bolts with the other is very hard.
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Lol . Man I <3 CCken
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Originally Posted by countryaw4
It seems like a pain in the ****!
Once the air cleaner is out it doesn't look so bad!
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Why if its a pain in the butt would you not just go ahead and pull both manifolds off get all the surfaces clean and not short cut it and have to do it again ? Seems counter productive.
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Now stop screwing around with the computer, and get to work.
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Who's write up is the best for this
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Quit procrastinating and get out there and start unbolting parts !
You don't need a write up - lefty Lucy righty tightie ! You learn by doing .
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