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07-15-2007, 04:08 PM

88natchback

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What can be done about this??

I installed BBK equals laast night and now my steering rack is rubing against the header. I've heard of this before just curious if there is a remedy to this, or if they will evetually dent themselves.

07-15-2007, 04:16 PM

86 5.0L

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RE: What can be done about this??

your motor mounts are worn replace them, or just dent the header[8D]

07-15-2007, 04:40 PM

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RE: What can be done about this??

The fix for this needs to be a tech sticky since it's asked so often. Like stated above, replace the mounts or shim the drivers side to cure the problem.

07-15-2007, 04:48 PM

92hatchLX

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RE: What can be done about this??

I just dented in the header tube slightly with a ball pinhammer.

07-15-2007, 04:52 PM

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RE: What can be done about this??

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I just dented in the header tube slightly with a ball pinhammer.

Screw that. New headers=300 bucks. Not denting the header tube!!

07-15-2007, 04:54 PM

Matt Paul

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RE: What can be done about this??

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I installed BBK equals laast night and now my steering rack is rubing against the header. I've heard of this before just curious if there is a remedy to this, or if they will evetually dent themselves.

07-15-2007, 05:24 PM

stang8689

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RE: What can be done about this??

you can also get a aftermarket smaller steering shaft, but I would just shim the mount

07-15-2007, 07:23 PM

94StinkinLincoln

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RE: What can be done about this??

put washers between the motor mount and the mounting surface, that will get u enough clearance. mine took 2 washers, do it to each side so its not uneven.