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Posted by xchpstang (Member # 1206) on :
 
Help! My car is on jackstands as I was trying to remove my full length headers for smog inspection. I got the driver's side out with ease. I am stuck with the passenger side and I can't figure out how to get it out. I removed the starter, jacked up the car as high as I could, and jacked up the engine for more room. I still can't get them out. I tried under the car but the fit is too tight. I tried through the engine compartment but there is an AC line which prevents me from getting them out. At this point the only options left are removing the AC line which I don't really know how to do or removing the bell housing and dropping the transmission which I REALLY DON'T want to do. Has anybody struggled like this with this side or does anyone have any suggestions or tips as to how to remove them [Confused]
 
Posted by 99convcobra (Member # 1339) on :
 
yeah you need two things,
1. a large chain with a hook on one end
2. a pickup truck
fallow these instructions,
1. place chain around header
2. tie other end around bumper of truck
3. back truck up as close to car as possible
4. put truck in drive and floor it
NOTE, Headers & car may not be useful after this proceger, Just kidding
The last set i did we had to remove the AC line, thats the easiest way to get it out, but you will have to have your ac recharged
good luck,,,,
 
Posted by xchpstang (Member # 1206) on :
 
I don't quite have a pick up truck handy so I guess my best choice is to remove the AC line. I'm assuming it will be easiest to remove the passenger side header from the engine compartment. I'm also assuming those quick disconnect tools for Ford fuel lines and AC lines should do the trick for disconnecting that AC line. Can anyone confirm this?

P.S. I'm not worried about losing freon because the AC system has been empty for a few years.
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
with the starter out already, undo your motor mounts. Give an assistant a pry-bar and shove the motor out of the way while you get the passenger header out. I'm guessing it's easier to push through than up and out, but whatever works. Rotating the motor can give you easily another 2" of room.

[ July 16, 2002, 10:01 AM: Message edited by: shade-tree ]
 




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