Ok, I'm starting my install as we speak, how you guys get the springs out without killing yourself? I'm working in my driveway so hopefully I got this thing rised high enough.
Installng headers/springs..????'s
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What is that tube sticking out of the left header for the egr? If so I'm deleting the egr so what do I do about that?
Just cap that egr tube. TIGHTLY, or it might throw off your a/f ratio. They sell egr block plates thru lethal or many other vendors that have your block plate, a gasket, and the header cap you'll need. Or you could likely go to a hardware store, and find a cap and make a block plate like I did. Just be creative and go slow. Good luck
I bought the lethal egr delete kit, but the cap doesn't fit the on the mac, so I guess I'm have to find a way to block it myself.
The install is kicking my butt, I'm almost done though. Let me also mention I'm doing the entire install alone, should be finish tomorrow. I may upload some pictures soon.
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I think i missed, but i hope you're dropping the K for install? might aswell if you have to do springs too.
Yes, I dropped the K- member, putting the springs in the rear was SUPER EASY I thought it was gone be a nightmare.
I'm not sure how you guys used the engine bar thing from harbor freight, I used used the block of wood under the oil pan I just didnt feel comfortable using it. So I just used the chains, and the little twist thing as a safety precaution on the springs lol I'll post pics later.
I'm not sure how you guys used the engine bar thing from harbor freight, I used used the block of wood under the oil pan I just didnt feel comfortable using it. So I just used the chains, and the little twist thing as a safety precaution on the springs lol I'll post pics later.
Is this a problem? I've noticed small rust spots on the inside I can wipe them off but I'm a little concerned.
Broke a damn header bolt taking the driver side bolt out now what?
the harbor freight stand works great .. do you have one?
do NOT used the oil pan to support the 700+lbs of engine
there is a tool to take out the stud from the block .. i dont know much about it .. hopefully someone will chime in
(post a seperate thread asking for advice on taking the broken stud out for a faster response)
do NOT used the oil pan to support the 700+lbs of engine
there is a tool to take out the stud from the block .. i dont know much about it .. hopefully someone will chime in
(post a seperate thread asking for advice on taking the broken stud out for a faster response)
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you're going to get a little rusty finish on the outer coating of the headers in humid climates like la and tx .. i wouldn't worry about it, they will last a long time
the only way you'll avoid that is to purchase stainless steel like kooks .. but you're talking $$$
the only way you'll avoid that is to purchase stainless steel like kooks .. but you're talking $$$
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it looks like you broke that off flush with the manifold, resume take the manifolds off completely then grab it with vice grips & back it out that way.
if not send a pic/side profile pic & post it up. will figure something else out.
Vice grips are 90% the answer the f'd bolts though lol
if not send a pic/side profile pic & post it up. will figure something else out.
Vice grips are 90% the answer the f'd bolts though lol
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Too late, all the weight is not really on the oil pan considering you have the trans, etc still bolted up which i'm sure holds some of the weight. I felt more comfortable with oil pan than the weight hanging by these little chains. But yes I do have it, just found a different use for it.
It actually broke with plenty of stud still sticking, believe it or not I left it and tighten down the other side of the bolt really tight something tells me I'm gone regret doing that :bash: If I have to get back down there for an exhaust leak I'll just add some other parts that way it won't be so bad to get under lol
Found a bolt for the egr delete at home depot.
I used the egr head shield on the exposed a/c line on the frame, also lifted it a bit.
Used the harbor freight engine chains as a safety net taking out the springs.
I used the egr head shield on the exposed a/c line on the frame, also lifted it a bit.
Used the harbor freight engine chains as a safety net taking out the springs.
good thinking on the safety chains .. them springs are so hard to get out and you really never are sure if they have tension til you finally get it moving out
as for the a/c lines .. i had to pull mine up too for safety measures .. it wasnt actually touching the header but i couldnt get my finger between them so i pulled up on the a/c line and zip tied it up some
as for the a/c lines .. i had to pull mine up too for safety measures .. it wasnt actually touching the header but i couldnt get my finger between them so i pulled up on the a/c line and zip tied it up some
I had Mac's on one of my gt mustan gs, and it blew the a/c line. To say I did the whole install by myself it's not really that bad, it's just time consuming. I reused the stock studs, and gaskets, I also pulled my a/c lines up a tad bit with zip ties. I think I may have to reroute my nitrous line its pretty close to the headers now.
I'll like to thank everyone for their input :beer:
I'll like to thank everyone for their input :beer:
^^^ I lost the 13mm bolt that goes into the steering shaft, (I have no idea how) so I had to order another one from Ford, other than that just have to put the springs in....c/c plates, and the rest of the exhaust and pray that I don't have an exhaust leak.
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