Wanna help?

4406Pack said:
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I hate header gaskets 9 bolts
3 on collector
6 on the header will have a whopping 3/4” of room if i am lucky
My day is going to be delightful !
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Do you have some swivel head sockets?
have you tried tightening the bolts
instead of replacing the gasket altogether?
It looks easier to pull the engine than to take the manifold off...I know the feeling.
 
The end bolts can stay in im going to try an get as much room as possible so i figure i can maybe thread them in about 1/4 inch an hopefully it will let header hang the gasket has flanges on ends to hang in place but yes my hands are crying for mercy i think the old one will come out in pieces an not be much fun
Going to make another Pot of Coffee
Get my 80’s -90’s hair metal on to get me motivated
 
4406Pack said:
The end bolts can stay in the gasket has flanges on ends to hang in place but yes my hands are crying for mercy
Going to make another Pot of Coffee
Get my 80’s -90’s hair metal on to get me motivated
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Songs depend on the job. Easy peasy I go for the Hard Rock.... loud and proud. If the job really sucks and temper is flaring, I may go for the smooth jazz just to calm the nerves. :pound-hand:
 
iblive said:
Songs depend on the job. Easy peasy I go for the Hard Rock.... loud and proud. If the job really sucks and temper is flaring, I may go for the smooth jazz just to calm the nerves. :pound-hand:
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My long red hair turns to fire when i get mad
I have been pretty good about staying calm on working an yes good music helps the worst of any jobs
Got a nice mix neighbors that are home will be enjoying it to hahahaha
 
4406Pack said:
The end bolts can stay in im going to try an get as much room as possible so i figure i can maybe thread them in about 1/4 inch an hopefully it will let header hang the gasket has flanges on ends to hang in place but yes my hands are crying for mercy i think the old one will come out in pieces an not be much fun
Going to make another Pot of Coffee
Get my 80’s -90’s hair metal on to get me motivated
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It's going to take more than coffee.
This is a 2 beer problem.
 
I had a 1977 Monza with a 305. No race car by any means. But fun. To change the two back spark plugs on the drivers side you had to take engine mounts loose and jack up the engine. Otherwise the plugs wouldn't clear the steering arm. Believe me. I tried. Could get the plugs unscrewed. They would not clear the arm not matter how I held my mouth.
 
iblive said:
I had a 1977 Monza with a 305. No race car by any means. But fun. To change the two back spark plugs on the drivers side you had to take engine mounts loose and jack up the engine. Otherwise the plugs wouldn't clear the steering arm. Believe me. I tried. Could get the plugs unscrewed. They would not clear the arm not matter how I held my mouth.
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Oh, yes you know all about the plug changes then
 
iblive said:
I had a 1977 Monza with a 305. No race car by any means. But fun. To change the two back spark plugs on the drivers side you had to take engine mounts loose and jack up the engine. Otherwise the plugs wouldn't clear the steering arm. Believe me. I tried. Could get the plugs unscrewed. They would not clear the arm not matter how I held my mouth.
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I was just about to tell that story too...
pull the engine to change the spark plug.
 
BFT Gibson said:
peeking in on there, maybe 3/8 swivel, if it keeps slipping, chewing gum or back wards duck tape inside the socket lol just enough to hold it square to get it started if fingers cant manage
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If you are lucky enough to own 1/4" drive impact sockets...
it helps to reach into that tiny little space where 3/8 won't fit too easily.
Oh fond memories.

This is where you wish for all those cool specialty tools from the snap-on / proto / mac tools truck.

Do you know that mac tool guy who sells you the $239 socket set? Expensive as hell but works where nothing else does.
 
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Amp Mad Scientist said:
If you are lucky enough to own 1/4" drive impact sockets...
it helps to reach into that tiny little space where 3/8 won't fit too easily.
Oh fond memories.

This is where you wish for all those cool specialty tools from the snap-on / proto / mac tools truck.
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shoulda said 1/4," thats how i get my 1 tough one. All it has to do is defy gravity for a slit second to catch a thread lol
 
Amp Mad Scientist said:
If you are lucky enough to own 1/4" drive impact sockets...
it helps to reach into that tiny little space where 3/8 won't fit too easily.
Oh fond memories.

This is where you wish for all those cool specialty tools from the snap-on / proto / mac tools truck.

Do you know that mac tool guy who sells you the $239 socket set? Expensive as hell but works where nothing else does.
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No specialty tool was gonna help on the Monza. I could use one of those spark plug sockets that has the 5/8" hex on the end. I could get it on the spark plug. Use a combination wrench to get plug loose. Get socket off plug before it hit the steering arm. Screw the plug out by hand..... and the tip of the plug hit the arm while the electrode was still in the plug hole. Again no amount of wiggling plug or holding mouth appropriately would get that darn thing out.

Even on the Vette. There are 3 or 4 plugs that are easier to get from below than above.

Now my Honda Civic. If I take my time I can have all 4 plugs out and new ones installed in maybe 10 minutes. Four screws. Pop off the coils. You do need to unplug harnesses from coils. Pull plugs. Reverse steps. Close hood. Done!

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Now.... The 99 Intrepid with the 2.7. 6cyl. Bought plugs. Trying to figure out what I needed to do to change them since I couldn't see them. After investigation. Basically you had to take the top of the engine apart. Air filter had to go. All the covers over the top. It was at least a 1/2 day job just to get to where I could see them. Haven't had the car since 2013. Spark plugs are still in my tool box.
 
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