was all set to go on this,and after a good squirt of WD 40 i realised that all the original nuts on manifold heatsheild wont budge? do they have to be re-moved to get old unit off or is there a easy way?

think im gonna pay someone to do the job !

its a 95wrx im only uk owner had it 2 yrs,if any one in kent or essex fancy a go please pm me there is beer and cash waiting

 

yes they need to be removed to gain access to the manifold bolts on each side.I dont suppose theres any harm im cutting them off if you have a good set of tin snips,but that will leave sharp edges.You could always use a dremel to cut the nuts off

 

yeah thought that would b the case,its just so cold @ the minute and i want them done by feb4th for bedford gt trackday

 

I have heard people who do headers lag them

 

dipsy what does lag them mean?

 

wrap the headers with exhaust wrap

 

already done

 

sod the dremel. Get an angle grinder in there and blast the bolts away Just watch where the sparks are going

I'm suggesting this without knowing if its possible to get an angle grinder in there though

 

contact DEANO666 on SIDC (kent scoobies) he is a subaru owning mobile mechanic, he could assist or if you want to go to Essex, 22B Andy also on SIDC, based in colchester

good luck

jon

 

thanks guys but i got it fitted today,but missing a few knuckles now

had to lift engine,cut bolts,bend brackets etc but i got there

only prob now is i cant get old lamba sensor thing out of old manifold uppipe?the new headers have a hole for it but it is plugged up,so its running fine just drove for 45 miles and no probs nor did engine light came on but i never took it over 4000rpm

is it necessary to have it fitted or will it be fine without it as i have no cats anyway?

reply's asap please as im out tonight and would like to give it a bit of stick

 

bttt