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OVRKLL · 11-28-2019, 08:03 AM

Booher....I'm going through exactly what you went through.
I got the starter back in place, but was too tired to mess with trying to bolt it up. How did you move the lines that are in the way? Did you just loosen them up?

I saw that same video from Semi Carguy where they had it up on a lift, they seem to have no problems..then again there were 3 of them to help and support. They made it look so easy!
I wonder if these cars have a slight difference depending when they came off the line.

The brake lines on the firewall was definitely in the way.

I still need to deal with the dipstick, and now I need to check inside my header for 2 bolts that went AWOL!

How are those locking clips?
And did you use the heat shield from KooKs...where does this go?
Also, what wire harness are you moving away from the headers?
I see the heater hoses are close, but they are protected.

I plan on doing the starter and dipstick today at least, then maybe start cutting the pipes to connect to the Kooks.
I was planning on using my Sawsall to do the cut, but I see EFI rented a chain cutter from Auto Zone. Looks like that may give a straighter cut.

My shoulder blades are bruised from the creeper, my hands ache, my abs are killing me, can't sneeze without pain and my arms have little cuts here and there...this is a battle for sure!

If anyone else is planning this battle here are some weapons I wish I had, and you might want to get.
1. Air or cordless ratchet
2. Deep sockets
3. At least one universal joint socket extension
4. Good lighting, a head lamp would be a good addition

Get your car as high as possible, I'm using a Quick Jack and it gives me good height, and do all that you can while under the car to prevent up and down...unless you want a good ab work out.
And do this while you're young, like under 60 at least...LOL!!

11-28-2019, 08:03 AM	#46
OVRKLL Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577	Booher....I'm going through exactly what you went through. I got the starter back in place, but was too tired to mess with trying to bolt it up. How did you move the lines that are in the way? Did you just loosen them up? I saw that same video from Semi Carguy where they had it up on a lift, they seem to have no problems..then again there were 3 of them to help and support. They made it look so easy! I wonder if these cars have a slight difference depending when they came off the line. The brake lines on the firewall was definitely in the way. I still need to deal with the dipstick, and now I need to check inside my header for 2 bolts that went AWOL! How are those locking clips? And did you use the heat shield from KooKs...where does this go? Also, what wire harness are you moving away from the headers? I see the heater hoses are close, but they are protected. I plan on doing the starter and dipstick today at least, then maybe start cutting the pipes to connect to the Kooks. I was planning on using my Sawsall to do the cut, but I see EFI rented a chain cutter from Auto Zone. Looks like that may give a straighter cut. My shoulder blades are bruised from the creeper, my hands ache, my abs are killing me, can't sneeze without pain and my arms have little cuts here and there...this is a battle for sure! If anyone else is planning this battle here are some weapons I wish I had, and you might want to get. 1. Air or cordless ratchet 2. Deep sockets 3. At least one universal joint socket extension 4. Good lighting, a head lamp would be a good addition Get your car as high as possible, I'm using a Quick Jack and it gives me good height, and do all that you can while under the car to prevent up and down...unless you want a good ab work out. And do this while you're young, like under 60 at least...LOL!! __________________ The Thrill isn't around the corner, the Thrill is the corner! So don't hesitate, just brake late!