Installing LT Headers and watched a couple videos on it, I am at the point where I am taking the bolts out of the engine mounts, and on the drivers side there are two bolts on the front side, I can't even see them from anywhere, not sure how to get to them, does anyone have any ideas? I have all the rest out and have watched videos and looked at photos but no one shows the engine mounts on the drivers side, its 4x4 as well so the front diff is very much in the way. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Header Installation - Engine Mount Bolts - Question/Help Please
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For sure thanks!
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Do you have the link for these? I saw them once and wasn't sure if I wanted to buy them, but I probably need to replace the o2 sensors anyways, and it would make the job so much easier.
Edit: Walker 250-25005 O2 sensor
Bought two to just save trouble haha. Probably could use new ones anyways.
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So another update, got both headers in, yesss finally. On the drivers side I had to use an extension swivel which was pretty sketch cause a couple bolts would get stuck and I wasn't sure if it was the slop in the swivel or if I was tearing threads on the studs, which I basically have PTSD about since its aluminum and when i was younger I stripped a lot of bolts. 😆😭
It was also super hard to clean the block where the gasket goes, I used steel wool eventually and that got it pretty good and some areas I used some 400 grit sand paper very very lightly so as to not scratch anything. On the drivers side I couldn't get it even close to as clean as the passenger side.
Interesting finds so far, it seems like this exhaust job was done once before by the original owner, since the flange nuts were different, some clearly OEM, and others clearly aftermarket. That is on the one that I didn't have one of them done myself.
Also, the down stream gasket were completely missing, unless I misunderstand something. 🤔
The last thing that I noticed was the gasket on the manifold that I had changed was hammered, I will share photos of that as well. Now that I think about it... where is the other old gasket... 🤔 The one in the photos though I cant imagine how it could get corroded like that? I almost wonder if it wasn't even bolts down enough by the mechanic that did it.
This job is probably easily the most challenging mechanic job I have done. I've spent a lot of time waiting for parts and getting tools that I didn't think I would need, so make sure if you are reading this and considering doing the job, prep, prep, prep. I even did what I thought was enough prep and wasn't even close ha.
Tomorrow ill lower the engine and bolt the mounts back up. Then work on the downstream gaskets, remount the exhaust and then I am just waiting for the Walker o2 sensors. 🥳 Will be super nice to finally have this crappy issue fixed for good.
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It was also super hard to clean the block where the gasket goes, I used steel wool eventually and that got it pretty good and some areas I used some 400 grit sand paper very very lightly so as to not scratch anything. On the drivers side I couldn't get it even close to as clean as the passenger side.
Interesting finds so far, it seems like this exhaust job was done once before by the original owner, since the flange nuts were different, some clearly OEM, and others clearly aftermarket. That is on the one that I didn't have one of them done myself.
Also, the down stream gasket were completely missing, unless I misunderstand something. 🤔
The last thing that I noticed was the gasket on the manifold that I had changed was hammered, I will share photos of that as well. Now that I think about it... where is the other old gasket... 🤔 The one in the photos though I cant imagine how it could get corroded like that? I almost wonder if it wasn't even bolts down enough by the mechanic that did it.
This job is probably easily the most challenging mechanic job I have done. I've spent a lot of time waiting for parts and getting tools that I didn't think I would need, so make sure if you are reading this and considering doing the job, prep, prep, prep. I even did what I thought was enough prep and wasn't even close ha.
Tomorrow ill lower the engine and bolt the mounts back up. Then work on the downstream gaskets, remount the exhaust and then I am just waiting for the Walker o2 sensors. 🥳 Will be super nice to finally have this crappy issue fixed for good.
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Alright, they are in.
You guys really weren't joking, with the long tubes this thing really rips!! It really is like a completely different car. I'm really surprised and don't even have Uprev yet, going to order that soon, and get everything tuned.
I do have the Superchips Cortex, so there is some boost from that as well, but from what I read its not as good as Uprev especially with the long tubes.
I'm just shocked because I was told that it would be about 20 horsepower to the rear wheels, but it feels like 20 horsepower to each individual rear wheel. Gonna need a stronger suspension on the rear for when I floor it. Crazy thing is I haven't even gone wide open yet.
Its so nice as well not getting any exhaust coming in to the air vent, even though I do have a small leak somewhere, but I will find what ever nut needs to be tightened for that and its all ready to go. Gonna recheck all the engine mounts again as well just to make sure everything is tight.
The sound too is really deep and throaty, but also quite a bit more loud. What mufflers do you guys recommend after, to get a clean and maybe a little more quite sound?
You guys really weren't joking, with the long tubes this thing really rips!! It really is like a completely different car. I'm really surprised and don't even have Uprev yet, going to order that soon, and get everything tuned.
I do have the Superchips Cortex, so there is some boost from that as well, but from what I read its not as good as Uprev especially with the long tubes.
I'm just shocked because I was told that it would be about 20 horsepower to the rear wheels, but it feels like 20 horsepower to each individual rear wheel. Gonna need a stronger suspension on the rear for when I floor it. Crazy thing is I haven't even gone wide open yet.
Its so nice as well not getting any exhaust coming in to the air vent, even though I do have a small leak somewhere, but I will find what ever nut needs to be tightened for that and its all ready to go. Gonna recheck all the engine mounts again as well just to make sure everything is tight.
The sound too is really deep and throaty, but also quite a bit more loud. What mufflers do you guys recommend after, to get a clean and maybe a little more quite sound?
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