Hey guys im curious, i bought the alphawerks header and I dont have a torque wrench. Is there any way i can safely remove the stock header and install the new set without damaging the threading. Any information would be appreciated. Also i keep hearing that the antifouler trick is beginning to give way and cel codes are popping up. Is this sporadic or a trend?

 

Wa;-Mart sells inexpensive torque wrenches.

 

Well, removing the stock system is just alot of muscle, but installing without a torque wrench, well, it just depends on the tools and your strength and how used to turning bolts are you. I would consider spending $30 on a troque wrench.

As for the CEL issue, over 1500 miles and going strong.

 

Regarding your first question, just buy a torque wrench. It doesn’t have to be an elaborate, $150 one, just something that looks well made and w/ a good warranty. Its something you'll use countless times, especially if you plan to do future mods and your own maintenance. Otherwise, yes, you can get them off safely w/ any wrench, However, when putting them back on, all you can do is guesstimate as to how tight they should be bolted on. Don’t bother, just get a torque wrench and follow manufacture specs for the bolts. It’s a worthwhile investment. As for the nonfouler, I have heard nothing about them giving way and the CEL coming on, even after several hundred miles for the tCs its been used on and countless many miles on other vehicles that it has been employed on. So, if you've heard something about it, then my guess would be its sporadic.

 

is anyone familiar with the torque specs for bolts?

 

Check the tech section under Header Install (DC Sports) [tC]

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...asc&highlight=

 

Thats a great link Kaeon thanks a bunch man. Now lets hope no warranty issues pop up.

 

No problem!, Hope that helps you out...

 

you do not need a torque wrench at all just tighten them untill it feels secure, i am also a mechanic so i know by feel. if it is your first time them you probaly should have some help you your make sure you fully under stand how to operate a torque wrench because it is very easy to snap bolts. Also by the way i do recommend getting a sensor wrench to pull out the "air to fuel sensor" located it the stock exhuast manifold. the high heat may of caused the sensor to freeze in the threads so . that is what happened to mei was pulling it out and the sensor skipped a few threads a stripped the whole sensor ... so had to buy a new one it was like 200. nice mistake huh? as far as the cel coming that is just somethng you might have to live with i have cheacked the code it throws and it is a "rich fuel" so nothing internally wrong. just check your oil every couple of hundred miles to see if your low
well safe shooting and good luck try not to have to much fun

 

you do not need a torque wrench at all just tighten them untill it feels secure, i am also a mechanic so i know by feel. if it is your first time them you probaly should have some help you your make sure you fully under stand how to operate a torque wrench because it is very easy to snap bolts. Also by the way i do recommend getting a sensor wrench to pull out the "air to fuel sensor" located it the stock exhuast manifold. the high heat may of caused the sensor to freeze in the threads so . that is what happened to mei was pulling it out and the sensor skipped a few threads a stripped the whole sensor ... so had to buy a new one it was like 200. nice mistake huh? as far as the cel coming that is just somethng you might have to live with i have cheacked the code it throws and it is a "rich fuel" so nothing internally wrong. just check your oil every couple of hundred miles to see if your low
well safe shooting and good luck try not to have to much fun

 

I got a question....... i noticed people removed the heat shield and not putting it back on..... wouldnt it be a good idea to put the heat shield back on??? i mean it prevents your header from getting excessive heat during summer....

 

when installing aftermarket headers there is no heat sheild mounting brackets on them, and why would you want to cover the nice looking header compared to the stock brown one.

 

because so i can protect my engine and headers