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Kb7tif
09-08-2009, 06:50 PM
Just a note if by some chance you are hesitant of a DIYS install, Its not bad, Fun actually, I got my pass side manifold off in about 2 hrs. Im not done yet but it looks pretty positive.

Well I got the drivers side off little more of a PITA but its not bad. 2 1/2 hrs.
Hints, Heat shields of the passenger side stay on. Dont waste time loosening. Drivers side heat shield screws need to come out (PITA) shields can stay on. Unbolt engine and lift about 1 1/2 inch, I Kept exhaust connected until that side was unbolted, kept everything from binding.. Most stock manifold bolts both sides are removed from the side. Easy Money. Dont rush get pissed- drop it for the day.
Wait untill you see the choke points on the stock manifolds. :cheers:

Time saving tools- 8mm flexhead stubby, long 15mm offset boxend, 10mm long flexhead. 10mm and 8mm
swivel sockets. Thats really about it, Just 3/8 general ratchet stuff.
-=Jeff=-
09-08-2009, 07:16 PM
no pics?

:)
GOLDCYLON
09-08-2009, 10:17 PM
Did you pull the inner fenders? Makes life easier
Kb7tif
09-08-2009, 11:51 PM
No pics, used all the information people have posted in the past installs, saved alot of effort! :mrgreen:
LGAFF
09-08-2009, 11:56 PM
what are the torque specs on the bolts
-=Jeff=-
09-09-2009, 12:41 AM
what are the torque specs on the bolts

Tight
LGAFF
09-09-2009, 12:43 AM
I cannot find "tight" on my torque wrench.
Jeffvette
09-09-2009, 01:54 AM
I cannot find "tight" on my torque wrench.


Good luck getting a torque wrench up there.
Jeffvette
09-09-2009, 01:55 AM
Just a note if by some chance you are hesitant of a DIYS install, Its not bad, Fun actually, I got my pass side manifold off in about 2 hrs. Im not done yet but it looks pretty positive.:cool:

You did the easy side first.
GOLDCYLON
09-09-2009, 02:13 AM
Good luck getting a torque wrench up there.

Well if he did that would be the tight setting he was looking for :mrgreen:
Kb7tif
09-09-2009, 06:47 PM
what are the torque specs on the bolts


Service manual states Final pass torque of 35Ft Pounds for the manifold stud.
Kb7tif
09-12-2009, 05:03 PM
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-=Jeff=-
09-12-2009, 06:39 PM
you get them both installed?
Kb7tif
09-12-2009, 09:41 PM
you get them both installed?

No, Im waiting for gaskets and new 02 sensors will be here monday.
No rush here just works until it gets hot.
The exhaust should connect up with some adapters (3" band clamps).
I prepared for the worst and got a mig welder set up and I will make whatever is needed.