bolt in steering linkage hitting my ceramic header... help!
#16
Re: bolt in steering linkage hitting my ceramic header... help!
Originally Posted by rawbutt
did you have this problem with yours at some point?
If your y-pipe is close to the floor board, you can remove the heat shield on the passenger side to get a little more room. Also... you can use a pry bar (with a piece of rubber hose on the pry bar so you don't scratch the coating on the y-pipe) and pull down on the driver's side collector area to get the added clearance. Make sure to re-tighten the header bolts on the driver's side after doing so.
Also, try replacing the transmission mount with a poly mount. The stock mount is rather soft as allows for a lot of flex. If your y-pipe is banging, this will cure the problem along with a little tweaking of the y-pipe.
Trust me on this... I know what I am talking about. I may not know everything in life... but this I am sure of.
#17
Re: bolt in steering linkage hitting my ceramic header... help!
Originally Posted by BADST95
Grrrr.... I can't believe some of things that I am reading!!! Don't dent the header, you don't need new motor mounts, you don't have to do any type of grinding. The best way to correct this problem is to adjust the steering column assembly. Under the dash there are 3 or 4 bolts (I can't recall) that hold the steering column to the floor board. Loosen those bolts (don't take them all of the way out). Have someone use a long prybar (put an old piece of rubber hose on the prybar so that you don't scratch the header) to push the steering shaft away from the header and have have him or her keep pressure on the prybar while you re-tighten those bolts. There you go. The best and easiest way to correct this problem. It'll probably take you all of 5 minutes.
#18
Re: bolt in steering linkage hitting my ceramic header... help!
Originally Posted by 96cam4ro
Do I have to remove the plastic piece right under the steering wheel to see those 4 bolts or are they visible just like that?
#19
Re: bolt in steering linkage hitting my ceramic header... help!
Mine rubbed the steering shaft bolt also, and that's with new poly motor mounts. It stopped rubbing after a day or so of driving and about 6 or 7 weeks later it still dosn't show any sings of rusting. I may adjust the column slightly anyway though, just to be sure it has enough clearance while under load and the motor twisting.
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