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post-71949-0-42881600-1308002642_thumb.jpgHi guys, me and my bro are having a problem on installing a header in my V. The problem is that the header on the right is actually hitting my steering shaft.

Are u guys experiencing the same problem as well or is it just me that can't install this thing properly??please let us know how u guys solved it.

thx guys

Oh yeah, btw they are 5 zigen headers.

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Sunkist Grand Master

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u may need to get the headers re fabricated, if its fowling its not really drivable.. especially from the heat that will come off it..

where are you located?i know a certain person in Melbourne whos good at this stuff/

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post-71949-0-42881600-1308002642_thumb.jpgHi guys, me and my bro are having a problem on installing a header in my V. The problem is that the header on the right is actually hitting my steering shaft.

Are u guys experiencing the same problem as well or is it just me that can't install this thing properly??please let us know how u guys solved it.

thx guys

Oh yeah, btw they are 5 zigen headers.

Drop a line to V35_Paul - he had the same issue if I'm not mistaken - he may be able to give you a bit more insight into this.

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Yes i had the same problem.

It still hits when turning left when the car is cold. Only just. ( might fix it one day )

They are made for Left hand drive cars. I had mine shaved a little.

Try heating the spot up it tuches and hitting with a hammer. :thumbsup:

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post-71949-0-42881600-1308002642_thumb.jpgHi guys, me and my bro are having a problem on installing a header in my V. The problem is that the header on the right is actually hitting my steering shaft.

Are u guys experiencing the same problem as well or is it just me that can't install this thing properly??

They're LHD extractors. Get an extender bar and a hammer, and beat it out of the way. It should only need a few mm. That's what the workshop did with mine (after I spoke to a mate of mine with the same issue, and he recommended it as his solution).

Follow the time-honoured tradition. :)

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