| Jeff Frigo |
09-10-2011 02:49 AM |
Side Pipe Removal, Installation
Is it possible to remove the side pipes without removing the header pipes? How about the reverse process?
|
| strictlypersonl |
09-10-2011 06:21 AM |
Sure. Just remove the four bolts holding the tabs together and the rear mount. Then curse a bit :eek: while simultaneously pulling the pipes apart and moving the back end around. But, it's easier if you loosen the primary pipe bolts.
Putting the pipes back on, it's mandatory that the primary pipes are loose when you mate the side pipes.
|
Ditto what Bob said. Took mine off a few years ago and had no problem getting them off or putting them back on.
Definitely loosen the primaries to allow the pipes to move a little bit at the joint. With my big block I couldn't really get to the bolts securing the rear primary on the driver's side but it didn't cause a problem as long as the other three could move a little.
DonC
|
| Kramer |
09-10-2011 08:33 AM |
Yes...just I just did it recently. I used a little WD40 to get them off and a little grease when I slid them back on.
|
| cobred |
09-10-2011 11:17 AM |
I have 2 sets that I switch back and forth. I never had to loosen the primaries, you may cause a header leak. I just pull on the front while I wiggle the back up and down and in and out an inch or two.
|
| strictlypersonl |
09-10-2011 04:18 PM |
It's actually amazing to me that the primaries almost always line up so well. right out of the box. At any rate, after the initial installation and the car is run, the pipes will relax a bit, so on subsequent installations they will fit a little better.
|
| Kramer |
09-11-2011 12:22 PM |
Agree with both of the last two post
|
| ZOERA-SC7XX |
09-11-2011 04:28 PM |
When I first put my pipes together, I used plastic wire ties on the loose primaries to hold them together down near the ends, each tie holding two pipes. Worked like a charm.
|
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:48 AM. |
|
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link:
