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jgrimm · 09-17-2008, 02:20 AM

Well, I'm pretty sure that the longer of the two plastic pieces is the easier to put in. It sit on the driver side of the motor and I believe can be replaced if you remove the intake manifold....I did mine when I installed my super so I'm not 100% sure on this. The second smaller piece would be a ROYAL pain in the a** to replace because it sits on the back of the engine between the firewall. So if you dont have midjet hands I'm not sure how you could possibly replace it without some serious tear down.

I will be getting my head gasket seal replaced and I will be getting this smaller piece replaced aswell. Once it gets installed I'll ask my mechanic how you could do it yourself. I'm guessing that you would need to remove the top head of your engine just to fit any tools into the small space to remove and tighten the bolts. I'll let ya know in a few weeks once it gets done.

09-17-2008, 02:20 AM	#10
jgrimm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 379 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Well, I'm pretty sure that the longer of the two plastic pieces is the easier to put in. It sit on the driver side of the motor and I believe can be replaced if you remove the intake manifold....I did mine when I installed my super so I'm not 100% sure on this. The second smaller piece would be a ROYAL pain in the a to replace because it sits on the back of the engine between the firewall. So if you dont have midjet hands I'm not sure how you could possibly replace it without some serious tear down. I will be getting my head gasket seal replaced and I will be getting this smaller piece replaced aswell. Once it gets installed I'll ask my mechanic how you could do it yourself. I'm guessing that you would need to remove the top head of your engine just to fit any tools into the small space to remove and tighten the bolts. I'll let ya know in a few weeks once it gets done. __________________ http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...ignature-2.jpg Current Mods: DASC, Depo 5000K Projector Headlights with 6000K Predator Chromiums, BavAuto Sport Springs, 17" Mille Miglia rims, 225/40 Falkens, 10" JL W3 Sub, Clarion APX1300 Amp, M3 Shifter (33% Less Throw), 8% Tint, M Lip, AC Schnitzer pedals, Carbon Gauge Bezel, Black Emblems, Clears All Around, Doubled up Break Lamps, Corner Light Delete, License Plate Delete. Waiting to be installed: Bilstein Shocks/Struts with Heavy Duty Supports, Head Gasket and Spark Plug Seals, New ABS Sensors. Future Plans**: Smaller Dasc Pulley, NickG Stage 2, Supersprint Exhaust, Lower Temp. Spark Plugs, Heat Wrapped Hoses, Self Designed/Made Rear Spacers, Interior Swithches for Angel eyes and DRL's, Carbon Engine Panels, Custom Sub Box Located in Tool Kit, and anything else I come up with.