Alright, so I got the starter bolt out....which was very simple. I don't see why people are so iffy about it, and yes...without removing the knock sensor. Anyways, I removed the heat shield and the upper part covering the exhaust manifold. I can't reach the back two bolts on the bottom half of the two piece shielding.

So, do I need to unbolt the exhaust from the block? I was looking in the DIY, and it really didn't say to or not.

Please get back with me on here or text/call me at 254 216 1711

Yes, I'm not afraid of creepers having my phone number lol, I just want some help to get the up top stuff done.






Another note, I'm sure it was the pressure plate that took a crap on me as I've found a piece on the ground that looks an awfully lot like it. Thank you ahead of time.

 

No you don't have to remove the header

 

2nd thought yes exhaust has to come off the block

 

Thanks man, will I need a gasket for the header?

 

No you can reuse the same one

 

I just completed my clutch swap, header gasket is metal, leave that on the block so you don't bend it. Put a nut back on to keep it from sliding. Drop the subframe 3" it makes life 100000 times easier, and yes, the header has to come off. I broke one of the header mounts... oops. Sheared the damn bolt head right off.

 

Sigh, so I didn't see the damn sensor on the manifold....how big is that? My 19 mm is the biggest I have and it sure as hell didn't fit. Wait wont a pair of vice grips work?

 

Sorry I just saw this. Just get an adjustable open face wrench that's what I used.

 

I think I used a 24mm deep well. But don't hold me to it. But yes, drop the front subframe 3". Pull the middle 2 bolts and back the outside 4 out with an impact, lowering evenly in 1" increments so as to not mar the threads or put anything in a bind

 

Are you talking about the primary o2 sensor? Just unplug it from the harness and leave it in the header.