need STC fitting help.

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Jul 6, 2011 | 06:46 PM

rdunagan

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need STC fitting help.

how do you get the back two bolts that hold the heat sheild off. i dont want to cut it but i need these things off

Jul 6, 2011 | 08:05 PM

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I did mine a few weeks ago. If you can put enough suport on the engine (blankets) to rest your body on the engien and you may get them. Removing the up-pipes and y-pipe will hlep.
do you have a little kid slave to reach back there?

Note, they are even harder to put on than taking them off.

Jul 6, 2011 | 09:22 PM

cheezit

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from the bottom. take off the linkage from the trans your arm should fit. or you can just go from the top. either way works for me.

Jul 6, 2011 | 09:30 PM

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awesome thanks for the advice ill try both. i could get a 8mm wrench on there but i just couldnt get it to break loose so i was wondering if there was an easier way

Jul 6, 2011 | 09:32 PM

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Just like doing a woman, either up on top or on bottom works for me too.

Jul 6, 2011 | 09:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rdunagan

i could get a 8mm wrench on there but i just couldnt get it to break loose so i was wondering if there was an easier way

You might want to use a 1/4" drive ratchet with either an 8mm or 5/16" six point socket instead, so you don't risk rounding the head of the bolt while trying to crack it loose.