i got the heat shield stuff off, my two problems are that there a piece of chasis in the way of the back header collector bolts, what tool do i need to get in there and what tips do you have to get to it?

also the screws connecting the pipe to the headers are to long for my socket wrenches (the long screw keeps the socket from being able to grip the bolt) what tool or tip do i need to get the socket to reach the bolt?

 

You need "deep well" sockets for the header bolts and I highly recomend you use"6 point" sockets, can't say what you need for the collector, but the right combo for extentions and a swivel should get you in there

 

i got those past problems worked out the new trouble is the cat bolts, i can't get to a store until tomarrow, i soaked them, and im using a metal pipe to get added leverage on the bolt, any more ideas you guys have?

also should i worry at all about my jacks, it seems like my life is in their hands

 

you got ***** working under your car with just jacks holding it up.

 

what else can i put under there to make it more safe

 

you might want to invest on some ramps
you can buy those over at walmart
personally i would invet on it if i had my own place.

 

is is really that bad, i have them on the lowest possible height, but ill put my jack on just in case,

what about the cat bolts

 

i got some ideas searching, if they dont work then ill be back

 

i was hoping to do my own y-pipe install, but for the life of me, i'm scared i'm going to break a manifold stud .....does anyone know what exactly ARE the chances of breaking one of those studs during installation?