Re: Install tips needed (header and sway bars)

["Jim Buck/BahnBurners!" <vwpride@mixi.net>]

As far as the manifold nuts go, make sure you're using a 6 point socket where it
will reach, and a 6-point box end wrench where it won't.  The only thing worse
than twisting a stud off is rounding the nut off.  Shouldn't happen though,
since the head is aluminum after all.

With the swaybar, position the front arms up over the a-arms and bolt up the
back end loosely.  Then, let the car down from being jacked up which increases
clearance between the a-arm and the driveshaft, and turn the wheels to access
the front brackets and bolts.  Sometimes can be a beehaatch.

jim

Owen wrote:

> Hey guys, i'm gonna go ahead and put in a few things i've been puting off
> for a while now, install a eurosport header and a front (22mm) swaybar.  any
> tips for either?
>
>   I've got the nuts on the manifold soaking in penetrating oil right now
> (i've seen enough broken stud posts here that i've figured that much out).
> Anything else i can to that will speed things up.
>
> Same with the swaybar, i guess i'll have to jack up the front to do it, but
> is there anything i can do to help the process or will it be pretty
> straightforward?
>
> TIA
>
> Owen
> 87 Scirocco 16v #38 C-SS.
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1571
>
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1990 Passat Wagon 2.0 16v
1987 Scirocco 16v "lil 109"
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