Header install, is it possible DIY?
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as far as hardware, you can get grade 8 replacement bolts pretty cheap form tractor supply, and for the y pipe get the biggest bolt that will fit therw the holes, and use lock washers on both sides and a lock nut, I've never had any problems with leaks or contsat re tightening..
as far as hardware, you can get grade 8 replacement bolts pretty cheap form tractor supply, and for the y pipe get the biggest bolt that will fit therw the holes, and use lock washers on both sides and a lock nut, I've never had any problems with leaks or contsat re tightening..
Got it, thanks much! Now i just need to see if the header bolts that came with the Pacesetters will fit with these gaskets
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The hardest part about putting headers on yourself is getting the old manifolds off and getting all the cluttered crap in the engine bay out of the way to install them. It took me 14-16 hours to do mine. Dealing with rusted bolts, removing accessories for room, Etc.... Mine is a 3.4 tho. Might be a different story on the 3800... Use plenty of pb blaster before you start trying to remove bolts or you're gonna have a bad time and possibly broken bolts in the heads. Good luck, man!
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Forget PB BLast, use ATF-Acetone mixed -- MUCH more effective!
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Penetrating Oils Compared | ZZP News
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Penetrating Oils Compared | ZZP News
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Although that ATF/Acetone concoction may have tested well for rust loosening, it fails in a number of other places:
1) Acetone and ATF don't mix (the acetone floats), so you need to be sure to "shake and use".
2) Acetone is highly flammable. I, as well as others, tend to use a penetrating oil in conjunction with a torch to heat up stubborn bolts. Penetrating oil burns lightly, but is very easy to control. Acetone, watch your eyebrows, keep a fire extinguisher near by, and have 911 on speed dial!
3) Acetone is good at loosening/removing paint, other commercial penetrating oils don't.
4) The pre-made stuff you can buy is way more convenient to use.
Other than that, yeah good suggestion!!!
1) Acetone and ATF don't mix (the acetone floats), so you need to be sure to "shake and use".
2) Acetone is highly flammable. I, as well as others, tend to use a penetrating oil in conjunction with a torch to heat up stubborn bolts. Penetrating oil burns lightly, but is very easy to control. Acetone, watch your eyebrows, keep a fire extinguisher near by, and have 911 on speed dial!
3) Acetone is good at loosening/removing paint, other commercial penetrating oils don't.
4) The pre-made stuff you can buy is way more convenient to use.
Other than that, yeah good suggestion!!!