I can't find a how to install for the gmpp manifold. Bought brand new from another member. Can anyone help me out. I have no directions. Thanks...

 

you will need 13mm deep socket for the heat shield & bolts that connects to the head
15mm deep socket or open end wrench for the dp side
sum muscle & wd-40 or what ever lube you want to use
& i hope u bought the 3 studs & 3 nuts for the dp side
if it was anything like my install i broke 1 stud
good luck

 

Umm, unbolt it, re-install. Seriously, get some PB-blaster or some other penetrating oil, soak the bolts, use an impact gun if you got it, and just start wacking the bolts off. Make sure to take out the O2 sensor and downpipe bolts before getting the manifold loose, or else it is a pain in the ass to do. You can re-use the gaskets, but I used fresh ones when I did mine. Do you have access to a lift and air tools?? I highly recommend using both if you can.

 

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Exhaust Manifold Replacement (RPO LSJ)
Removal Procedure




Reposition the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) vent hose clamps (1, 3) at the air cleaner outlet duct and the camshaft cover.
Remove the PCV vent hose ends from the outlet duct and cover.
Remove the PCV vent tube bolt (4) and nut (5).
Remove the PCV vent hose/tube.



Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield studs (2).
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (1).



Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the HO2S.
Remove the HO2S clip from the bracket on the thermostat housing.



Remove the HO2S.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



Notice: Do not bend the exhaust flex decoupler more than 3 degrees in any direction. Movement of more than 3 degrees will damage the exhaust flex decoupler.

Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts.
Pull down and back on the exhaust pipe in order to separate the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
Remove and discard the catalytic converter gasket.
Lower the vehicle.



Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
Remove the exhaust manifold.
Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
Clean and inspect all gasket mating surfaces.
Installation Procedure




Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the studs.
Install the exhaust manifold.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





Install NEW exhaust manifold nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown to 14 Nˇm (10 lb ft).

Raise and support the vehicle.



Install a NEW catalytic converter gasket .
Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold studs.
Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 Nˇm (37 lb ft).

Lower the vehicle.



If reinstalling the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-seize compound, Saturn P/N 21485279 or equivalent.
Install the HO2S.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 30 Nˇm (22 lb ft).





Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the HO2S.
Install the HO2S clip to the bracket on the thermostat housing.
Install the HO2S CPA retainer.



Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (1).
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield studs (2).

Tighten
Tighten the studs to 22 Nˇm (16 lb ft).





Install the PCV vent hose/tube.
Install the PCV vent tube bolt (4) and nut (5).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt/nut to 10 Nˇm (89 lb in).

Install the PCV vent hose ends to the outlet duct and cover.
position the PCV vent hose clamps (1, 3) at the air cleaner outlet duct and the camshaft cover.

THE PICTURES DIDN'T WORK I DON'T KNOW WHY.

 

Thanks alot guys, you always come through.


Any chance you could try and get those pics to work. Would = a life saver...thanks man.

 

Bump!

 

its not really that hard. i had to do mine from on top. it was a bitch but i did it. its just a matter of takin the bolts off and putting the header on. my problem was the downpipe. that was the hardest part. then the header didnt fit on my car. (CA is having fitment issues with the 2.2)

 

I know what your saying but I'm a perfectionalist. I always like having directions before doing something to my car. I had like 3 differant intructions for Stage II. Took my time and made sure it was done right. Ohh well, I just may try and tackle it tonight. Maybe I will get lucky and someone will post up directions with pics for the GMPP Manifold...

 

Here are a couple of pics.

 

Are those numbers ^ in order to which one you untighten first or tighten first?

 

No that is the order you tighten them. If you want to be really fussy you could count backwards and loosen them in that order but I wouldn't be that concerned with it.
Ciao,C

 

thanks, this will come in handy when i get my CA headers.

 

Yea, x2

 

Found this on the web

http://www.gmperformancedivision.com..._articles.aspx

hope it helps