AW header install help
#2
Hey Matt, i had my header installed by the dealer so i cant provide you with sufficient information. I know Mattytc had installed his and so did a couple of other guys. Im sure they will get in contact with you shortly. I do however know that the stock bolts might be too short to replace on the stock bracket and the alphawerk header bracket. I recommend same guage screws stainless longer by about a quarter to half an inch. Mine came off from vibration and stress partly because they were too short. Had the dealer replace them with longer ones now probs yet.. and im sorry i couldnt be of much help. If your car is on a jackstand i dont see why you dont have access to the screw ,oh wd40 it use proper size wrench maybe tap it with a small hammer(the wrench) to losen it up after wd 40.
#5
Originally Posted by Souljah347
the alternator is in the way on so i can't get a socket on it, and i can't get a open ended or box wrench on there because of the stupid lip on the stock header.
#7
Originally Posted by Souljah347
the alternator is in the way on so i can't get a socket on it, and i can't get a open ended or box wrench on there because of the stupid lip on the stock header.
#9
you should be able to get it off with a small open end 12mm it take some time but you can do it. I have take off the stock header and pu it back on so it is possible to get a 12mm in there just have patience you have to make little turns
#12
Originally Posted by Souljah347
sell header is in, but now i'm in safe mode. does anyone know how i get it out of it? i tried reseting the ecu a few times.
#16
if you did not plug the AF sensor harness back in, this is why you might have this prob. or if you did strip the af sensor and did not plug the header with a cap this might be it also. take a pic of your bay so we can see what you are talking about
#17
i put the stock manifold back just to make sure it wasn't that. i'm taking it to the dealership tomorrow and see what they say, thanks for all the help, i'll let you guys know what went wrong when they tell me. i have a feeling the o2 sensor may have gotten messed up.
#18
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there are 5 studs on teh engine block which need to be tightened
as for the bottom mounts. most people i know with the headers only mounted the passenger side on. (since there are to mounts at the bottom, driver and passenger side).
and i've driven 5000 miles with it with out problems.
as for the bottom mounts. most people i know with the headers only mounted the passenger side on. (since there are to mounts at the bottom, driver and passenger side).
and i've driven 5000 miles with it with out problems.
#19
Originally Posted by Souljah347
lip, not lid . if you look on the stock header, on the bottom left bolt, there is a lip on the left side of it.
#20