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07-04-2009, 06:10 PM

krazycobalt

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Header Install

Anyone know the torque specs and the bolting pattern?

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07-04-2009, 07:01 PM

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just make it tight as possible, check for leaks, then re tighten them in a week or so

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07-04-2009, 07:05 PM

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yes just tighten them up real good. And becarefull make sure your not pulling down and break a stud off in your head.Drive it about a week and re tighten them up.

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07-04-2009, 07:16 PM

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there's a how to if you go look in there and it shows the order the bolts should be tightened

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07-04-2009, 07:20 PM

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yea be ready for some cramped hands.

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07-05-2009, 12:40 AM

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sounds real fun haha. I heard that 10lbs was factory specs. That is way way to loose.. right?

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07-05-2009, 12:45 AM

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Damn bro I basically had a fist fight with my car when I had to install the header. It's a bitch haha..

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07-05-2009, 12:49 AM

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It's not that bad,just take your time since this is your first time doing it

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07-05-2009, 12:50 AM

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i just threw my arm into it a little. tighten from the middle outwards. i torqued it the first time and had a leak. like i said you can tighten them up pretty good. just dont go nuts with it...

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07-05-2009, 03:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sizzle06

It's not that bad,just take your time since this is your first time doing it

It is the second one that is going on my car.... last time i just tightened them down but I kinda thought that there was a torque spec... guess not... just tighten them up

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