Tools needed for header install ? ? ? HELP
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Tools needed for header install ? ? ? HELP
Alright so i attempted to put my new headers i got for free on my car
yesterday. Harder than i thought, YEA! how the hell do i get the bolts
off the old headers, there on the so fu*k*n tight.
And how do i get to the bolt thats behind the power steering pump or whatever it is? this is pissing me off can someone who has experience with this help me out. What do i need tool wise, and some directions. You input is appreciated. Thanks! 
yesterday. Harder than i thought, YEA! how the hell do i get the bolts
off the old headers, there on the so fu*k*n tight.
And how do i get to the bolt thats behind the power steering pump or whatever it is? this is pissing me off can someone who has experience with this help me out. What do i need tool wise, and some directions. You input is appreciated. Thanks! 
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[QUOTE=V2Civic03] And how do i get to the bolt thats behind the power steering pump or whatever it is? [QUOTE]
Not trying to be a jerk but...
It doesnt sound like you know what you're doing enough to be attempting this install. To get to the one bolt all you need is an extension. To loosen the bolts use WD40 and something to extend the handle of the socket wrench(like an extension with a 3/8" drive so you can fit it on the handle of the wrench for more leverage) Then you need channel locks or something to take the oxygen sensor out.
but seriously you may want to rething this and/or get some help.
Not trying to be a jerk but...
It doesnt sound like you know what you're doing enough to be attempting this install. To get to the one bolt all you need is an extension. To loosen the bolts use WD40 and something to extend the handle of the socket wrench(like an extension with a 3/8" drive so you can fit it on the handle of the wrench for more leverage) Then you need channel locks or something to take the oxygen sensor out.
but seriously you may want to rething this and/or get some help.
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Rep Power: 0 [QUOTE=ohiojosh78][QUOTE=V2Civic03] And how do i get to the bolt thats behind the power steering pump or whatever it is?
Not trying to be a jerk but...
It doesnt sound like you know what you're doing enough to be attempting this install. To get to the one bolt all you need is an extension. To loosen the bolts use WD40 and something to extend the handle of the socket wrench(like an extension with a 3/8" drive so you can fit it on the handle of the wrench for more leverage) Then you need channel locks or something to take the oxygen sensor out.
but seriously you may want to rething this and/or get some help. Yea thanks for the consideration, but sorry im not a fckn retard, yes i know enough to do it myself. i tryd it with an extension i cant get the bolts to budge. ill try to WD40 though. thanks.
Not trying to be a jerk but...
It doesnt sound like you know what you're doing enough to be attempting this install. To get to the one bolt all you need is an extension. To loosen the bolts use WD40 and something to extend the handle of the socket wrench(like an extension with a 3/8" drive so you can fit it on the handle of the wrench for more leverage) Then you need channel locks or something to take the oxygen sensor out.
but seriously you may want to rething this and/or get some help.
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ok forget the other peoples advice.. listen to me cause i done lots of swaps...
tools needed...
air ratchet if u got 1 or use a breaker bar
impact gun for the pipe bolts or again use the breaker bar
if using breaker bar also get a ratchet
torque wrench
WD-40
ok first get the WD-40 and spray all bolts then get the air ratchet or breaker bar and remove the header bolts(dont use the impact) now once that is removed u can use the impact gun on the rest of the bolts.. once you got them out wiggle the manifold out and the o2 sensors (if eqquiped) then put ur new header on. then staring from the middle out usin a air ratchet or a regular ratchet tighten the header bolts then get the impact u must use one on the spring loaded blots unless u got muscle the tigten everything.. after ur done torque to spec then ur done rev that motor and feel the HORSEPOWER!!
never torque a header bolt usin a impact gun or air ratchet 
tools needed...
air ratchet if u got 1 or use a breaker bar
impact gun for the pipe bolts or again use the breaker bar
if using breaker bar also get a ratchet
torque wrench
WD-40
ok first get the WD-40 and spray all bolts then get the air ratchet or breaker bar and remove the header bolts(dont use the impact) now once that is removed u can use the impact gun on the rest of the bolts.. once you got them out wiggle the manifold out and the o2 sensors (if eqquiped) then put ur new header on. then staring from the middle out usin a air ratchet or a regular ratchet tighten the header bolts then get the impact u must use one on the spring loaded blots unless u got muscle the tigten everything.. after ur done torque to spec then ur done rev that motor and feel the HORSEPOWER!!
never torque a header bolt usin a impact gun or air ratchet Last edited by civictuner; Oct 21, 2004 at 08:53 PM.
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PB blaster and exact fit socket for the bolts with ratchet. All it involves is loosening the bolts.The one in the middle holding the heat shield doesn't even have to come off.
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Originally Posted by ohiojosh78
LOL sorry, i wasnt trying to offend. It's just that some people arent mechanically gifted 
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Originally Posted by V2Civic03
No offense taken, just never worked on an import engine before. Im used to everything being so open and in easy sight. Thanks all for the suggestions.
My chevy venture i had was impossible to work on. I found imports easier to work on then newer domestics...well execpt german cars those are just terrible.
dude, there are like 6 bolts and none are near a power stearing pump. The bolts that you are having probs with are the spring f*%kers. they are hard to get off somtimes. you need to order new ones because 7 out of 10 times you will bend them getting them off when they are tight.
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