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massivedak
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2004
13:50:49
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 Subject: ?4 larry
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im thinking of buying some headers.
i have a 2002 dak with 20000 miles i was wondering of the diffuculty to do this home with the skills and tools of a shadetree mechanic at the risk of breaking a bolt off or should i take it in.
if heard horror stories of breaking bolts in older engines im not sure of the chances in a new one
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J and J Auto
GenII
 
2/04/2004
00:22:03
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It happens, my 95 had 2 broke right from the
factory missing in action and I broke 1 myself
had to drill 3 out.
Take a look at your manifolds be sure they are all
there right now.
Yes there is less chance of breaking a stud on a
newer truck.
Otherwise they just bolt right up to you stock
exh. You should have a better throttle body or
you will see no gains from the headers
Larry
J&J Auto
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Deep Purple
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2/04/2004
06:34:46
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If you are worried about breaking a bolt off with headers, I would still pull the bolts out and use an anti-seize compound on them so you can add headers late if you wish. If one breaks, maybe the dealer can replace it under warranty. I had two broken. One had been broken for a long time. Had I known that, hopfully my dealer would have replaced it. Drilling out is NO fun. Good luck.
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J and J Auto
GenII
2/04/2004
11:56:34
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Drilling sucks to say the least
left hand drill needed and on the G3's if you
break a back one you need to remove the fender
well to get a straight shot
Take Deep Purple's advice even if 1 does break the
manifold will not leak they are mating sufaces
with no gasket and 2 or even 3 bolts broke will
not cause a leak
Larry
J&J Auto
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