Installing L/T Need Help

[Venom2001]

Hey guys/gals, well I started my l/t project today (putting in Hookers) and I ran into a snag when I tried removing the starter. I've removed both 1/2" bolts and it still won't budge. Am I missing additional bolts or do I just pry it off?
Also, when lifting the engine, about how far up can I go without putting stress on anything?

Thanks in advance.

 

[scjmach1]

There is another bolt on top of the starter. I used two long extensions and a swival and came in from the front of the engine above the AC compressor.
Stephen

 

[Bob Cosby]

What he said. When it comes time to reinstall the starter, leave that top one out. Nobody (and I mean NOBODY) puts it back in.

 

[Venom2001]

can you do it without lifting the engine...or do you have to lift it? Thanks again.

 

[Bob Cosby]

You will almost certainly need to lift the engine in order to access the header bolts - especially the top ones on the passenger side.

 

[Venom2001]

that did it.....thanks everyone. All I have is one more header bolt to go then it's install time.

 

[trplblacksnake]

dont forget to run it open headers with the egr unplugged.

 

[Venom2001]

I've read about that on another post...thanks.

Well, with my luck, I can't get the left header in...is there a trick to it? I can't seem to get pass the last flange. BTW, I am using jack stands.

 

[Venom2001]

I've read about that on another post...thanks.

Well, with my luck, I can't get the left header in...is there a trick to it? I can't seem to get pass the last flange. BTW, I am using jack stands.

 

[scjmach1]

The back bolt holding the motor mount to the engine has to be cut down. I forgot to do this and the header would hit it and not go in. I had to trim it down like the instructions said. Thats the only problem I had on the drivers side.
Stephen

 

[trplblacksnake]

why didnt you go up through the bottom. Take out the K and bolt it up.

 

[Venom2001]

Well, they are both finally in...thanks for everyone's help. I ended up grinding about a 1/16th off the flange lobe and that got the right header in.

Trplblacksnake, I wasn't sure if I was up to the task of taking the K-member off by myself.

scjmach1, I guess I was lucky, I was able to wiggle the driverside header in without having to shave off the motor mount. Oh yeah, I ended up having to put this header on twice because I forgot all about the dip stick tube:bash: