View Full Version : Guess what came in today
whiteboy477
05-06-2006, 07:32 PM
That would be my MSDS headers and y-pipe. So you guys know that day you want to put them in?
MaverickFlyer
05-07-2006, 02:39 AM
You and Mary Should get together and do a Double MSD Header Install!
whiteboy477
05-07-2006, 11:05 AM
thats fine with me. we just need to get a date set up. Also Do any of you know how to install springs, Because I have just ordered some B&G lowering springs.
Moraki
05-07-2006, 05:39 PM
Yes me and Tom are well versed at suspension installs and both of us have spring compressors your going to need to install them.
whiteboy477
05-07-2006, 11:55 PM
sweet what day do you all want to rip the car apart?
Moraki
05-08-2006, 12:11 AM
One more week of class, tons of homework, and a week of finals ... after that my weekends will be free. except for meets, camping trips and holidays heh.
bensenvill
05-08-2006, 08:24 AM
if your so well versed in suspension install.
whats the best way for reattaching knuckels to the struts... I used a big ****ing hammer to get them off. I intended on using a big ****ing bottle jack and a 4x4 to press them back on... is this the best method?
bensenvill
05-08-2006, 08:53 AM
this ones for mary
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/07/the_odd_body_nearly_naked_ape/
Moraki
05-08-2006, 03:29 PM
wrong thread terry ...
As for your 1st post ... yes a 2x4 and jack works well to press the strut spring assembly back up to clear the knuckle. This can be tricky and ungainly but it works. You can try putting the spring compressors on to make the assembly tighter BUT the spindles for the compressors generally get in the way, pressing against the strut towers.
whiteboy477
05-08-2006, 07:18 PM
So you guys up for lets say the 27 and my house
Moraki
05-08-2006, 09:00 PM
Thats the day of Jageds meet, i plan on driving up there.
whiteboy477
05-08-2006, 09:45 PM
well ****. this is my last week of school and Im so tempted to just try and put them on myself, but what days can you all do it because I can do it anytime after the 13th
Moraki
05-08-2006, 10:37 PM
Well like i said i wont have any time till the week of the 22nd. Theres a chance ill have a weekday night we can work on these but im not sure yet. The weekend before is the float trip... after is Jaged's meet.
whiteboy477
05-08-2006, 11:52 PM
would everyone be able to do the headers on the 14 that would be this sunday
Moraki
05-09-2006, 12:55 AM
nope too much to do with class... unless you can find some one to write my programs and photography.
jaged
05-09-2006, 10:10 AM
really if you have the tools and the patience its not that hard to do, just some stuff is harder to get to and requires some thought. If you can go for a day or so with out your car do it yourself. If youre unsure go to autozone and get a chilton or haynes manual. it has the removal procedures in there
whiteboy477
05-09-2006, 11:46 AM
Yea I got those allready I think that Im going to start on sunday and if anyone wants to stop by let me know and i will give you my address
whiteboy477
05-09-2006, 11:47 AM
Programs I dont think I could do. Photo take pics of the cougar and we can make the how 2 with pictures
lol
Moraki
05-09-2006, 03:30 PM
If you want to borrow my spring compressors just drop by. I did do my springs and struts myself, but i had at least been shown the ropes by Tom when we were doing the 3L swap on Steve's cougar.
whiteboy477
05-09-2006, 04:17 PM
well Im not going to be doing the springs by myself. I mean gateway has to have a meet sometime.