ok got my h pipe
02-17-2007, 01:51 AM
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ok got my h pipe
i got my mac h pipe now what im gonna install it tomorrow morning what r some tips and trick u guys that have done this can give me. i dont wanna get a leak. what causes a leak where can i get gaskets
02-17-2007, 02:06 AM
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RE: ok got my h pipe
On the driver side, use the reducer that comes with the newpipe. On the passenger side, use the metal gasket that is on the factory pipe (between the manifold and midpipe) Make sure you have a long extension and swivelto get to the bolts on the passenger side. Unplug the 02 sensors, drop the pipe and thentake them off.
02-17-2007, 02:07 AM
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it should have came with the gasket you need i just did a mac x today. i put the red hi temp rtv on the gasket and dont tighten all the bolts untill everything is lined up or you will have to loosen the pipe from the headers. i put the pipes on the headers first then the third middle section after all was lined up and all nuts and bolts attached then i tighten them all down starting on passager side( the one with the rtv) it also helps if you remove your starter(should be the first thing after jacking it up) hope that helps and have fun good luck its not hard
02-17-2007, 02:26 AM
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good look on the passenger side. as for the gasket... putsome tape in it to hold it in place. it doesnt matter its going to burn out after its heated up. very important to align everything before doing the final tightening.
02-17-2007, 02:37 AM
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RE: ok got my h pipe
if the factory gasket doesnt look bad, reuse the thing. if not, get another factory gasket. the mac gasket is ****. I reused the factory gasket, it worked fine for me. (I had used the mac gasket and immediatly got an exhaust leak, AND i lined it up correctly.
Sometimes those header to midpipe bolts can be a PITA. Get some PB Blaster (NOT WD40) and spray the hell out of it... they'll come off mighty easy! Of course PB Blaster doesnt evap, so it'll smell for about 10 mins after you heat the car up, then it goes away :P
Sometimes those header to midpipe bolts can be a PITA. Get some PB Blaster (NOT WD40) and spray the hell out of it... they'll come off mighty easy! Of course PB Blaster doesnt evap, so it'll smell for about 10 mins after you heat the car up, then it goes away :P
02-17-2007, 05:25 AM
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RE: ok got my h pipe
if i do get a leak what do i look for
can i do the h pipe and then say ina week or so put the mil eliminators.
what do those actually do
are they hard to put on
why does my orh have some holes in it do i put the 02 sensors back it
can i do the h pipe and then say ina week or so put the mil eliminators.
what do those actually do
are they hard to put on
why does my orh have some holes in it do i put the 02 sensors back it
02-17-2007, 11:57 AM
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RE: ok got my h pipe
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it should have came with the gasket you need i just did a mac x today. i put the red hi temp rtv on the gasket and dont tighten all the bolts untill everything is lined up or you will have to loosen the pipe from the headers. i put the pipes on the headers first then the third middle section after all was lined up and all nuts and bolts attached then i tighten them all down starting on passager side( the one with the rtv) it also helps if you remove your starter(should be the first thing after jacking it up) hope that helps and have fun good luck its not hard
it should have came with the gasket you need i just did a mac x today. i put the red hi temp rtv on the gasket and dont tighten all the bolts untill everything is lined up or you will have to loosen the pipe from the headers. i put the pipes on the headers first then the third middle section after all was lined up and all nuts and bolts attached then i tighten them all down starting on passager side( the one with the rtv) it also helps if you remove your starter(should be the first thing after jacking it up) hope that helps and have fun good luck its not hard
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