Header install

[Jibit]

Ok so I was told the easiest way to install the headers is to remove the K-member. What the heck is it, how many bolts, and does anyone have a little diagram or something so I'm not removing bolts to something else. Wouldn't want other parts to fall on me when all I need is to drop the K-member!

David

 

[unstoppable]

The K member is the large structure that holds the engine up.
I'm not trying to be an ass, but If you dont know what one is it might be a better idea to have someone help you or do it for you.
Its not an easy job, and removing the K member is just the start of the job, theres plenty more to do afterward.

 

[Jibit]

The K member is the large structure that holds the engine up.
I'm not trying to be an ass, but If you dont know what one is it might be a better idea to have someone help you or do it for you.
Its not an easy job, and removing the K member is just the start of the job, theres plenty more to do afterward.

Chris, are you telling me that if I drop the K-member I'll have to either hoist the engine up or have a cherry picker holding the thing up while I'm taking the K member off? I just like to have an idea of things before I start. I like to know everything involved. I thought the header installation was mainly getting to the bolts. I wasn't expecting to remove the bottom end of the car to access it. It doesn't bother me to have to put a full day of work in to do this I just don't want to run into things like needing specail tools.

 

[LSC SS]

From some of the Mark VIII guys I have talked to it is about an 8 hour job to install headers, supposedly you do have to drop the K member. If you have never done this before I would suggest letting someone who is familiar with the car do the job!! Depending on where in the country you live there are shops familiar with this install.

 

[unstoppable]

It IS about getting to the bolts.The easiest way to get to the bolts is to take the K member out.
You either ned to support the engine with a large piece of square tube and a chain or a cherry picker.

 

[Mrshleepy76]

Maybe we'll get it done quicker than the fuel pump..

 

[MarkOfDeath]

Hey Dave,
I will help with the install, I to will soon have headers.


Brad

 

[Jibit]

Hey Dave,
I will help with the install, I to will soon have headers.


Brad

Good deal, I can use as many hands as possible.

 

[dertyclown]

Well what kind of headers are they. I was able to get my set of KOOK Headers in with out removing the k member. But from the way it sounds YOU better live this to a pro. I think there right 8 houres seemes resonable. I was not able to spend more than a houre or to on it at a time.