Q on replacing headers
 

I'm gonna replace the POS headers on the ZJ this
weekend and just wondered. None of the books address
using new torque washers (the cone washer things) or
bolts. Apart from the downtube bolts that is.

My experience from the 305 is they loosen after the
first heat cycle, but unlike the 305, my setup hides
the bolts and makes some dang near impossible to get at.

The other question I had dealt with using new O rings
on the injectors. Couple of places around here just
said to re-use them. Possibly adding a touch of light
oil to make it easier to slide them in.

Not like it's going to kill me to hunt down loose bolts
but if 10$ in hardware would save me some grief that's
a better way.

Thoughts?

--
DougW

Re: Q on replacing headers
 

In message <6oJcc.17$_i4.14@okepread01>, "DougW" wrote:

>I'm gonna replace the POS headers on the ZJ this
>weekend and just wondered. None of the books address
>using new torque washers (the cone washer things) or
>bolts. Apart from the downtube bolts that is.
>
>My experience from the 305 is they loosen after the
>first heat cycle, but unlike the 305, my setup hides
>the bolts and makes some dang near impossible to get at.

If they're that hard to get at, I'd replace them. I hate doing stuff twice.

>
>The other question I had dealt with using new O rings
>on the injectors. Couple of places around here just
>said to re-use them. Possibly adding a touch of light
>oil to make it easier to slide them in.

I'd replace them. You'd probably be ok if you don't separate the injectors from
the rail, but I wouldn't risk a gas leak under the hood. I have seen some start
to leak just from being disturbed a little.


>
>Not like it's going to kill me to hunt down loose bolts
>but if 10$ in hardware would save me some grief that's
>a better way.
>
>Thoughts?

Re: Q on replacing headers
 

In message <6oJcc.17$_i4.14@okepread01>, "DougW" wrote:

>I'm gonna replace the POS headers on the ZJ this
>weekend and just wondered. None of the books address
>using new torque washers (the cone washer things) or
>bolts. Apart from the downtube bolts that is.
>
>My experience from the 305 is they loosen after the
>first heat cycle, but unlike the 305, my setup hides
>the bolts and makes some dang near impossible to get at.

If they're that hard to get at, I'd replace them. I hate doing stuff twice.

>
>The other question I had dealt with using new O rings
>on the injectors. Couple of places around here just
>said to re-use them. Possibly adding a touch of light
>oil to make it easier to slide them in.

I'd replace them. You'd probably be ok if you don't separate the injectors from
the rail, but I wouldn't risk a gas leak under the hood. I have seen some start
to leak just from being disturbed a little.


>
>Not like it's going to kill me to hunt down loose bolts
>but if 10$ in hardware would save me some grief that's
>a better way.
>
>Thoughts?

Re: Q on replacing headers
 

In message <6oJcc.17$_i4.14@okepread01>, "DougW" wrote:

>I'm gonna replace the POS headers on the ZJ this
>weekend and just wondered. None of the books address
>using new torque washers (the cone washer things) or
>bolts. Apart from the downtube bolts that is.
>
>My experience from the 305 is they loosen after the
>first heat cycle, but unlike the 305, my setup hides
>the bolts and makes some dang near impossible to get at.

If they're that hard to get at, I'd replace them. I hate doing stuff twice.

>
>The other question I had dealt with using new O rings
>on the injectors. Couple of places around here just
>said to re-use them. Possibly adding a touch of light
>oil to make it easier to slide them in.

I'd replace them. You'd probably be ok if you don't separate the injectors from
the rail, but I wouldn't risk a gas leak under the hood. I have seen some start
to leak just from being disturbed a little.


>
>Not like it's going to kill me to hunt down loose bolts
>but if 10$ in hardware would save me some grief that's
>a better way.
>
>Thoughts?

Re: Q on replacing headers
 

In message <6oJcc.17$_i4.14@okepread01>, "DougW" wrote:

>I'm gonna replace the POS headers on the ZJ this
>weekend and just wondered. None of the books address
>using new torque washers (the cone washer things) or
>bolts. Apart from the downtube bolts that is.
>
>My experience from the 305 is they loosen after the
>first heat cycle, but unlike the 305, my setup hides
>the bolts and makes some dang near impossible to get at.

If they're that hard to get at, I'd replace them. I hate doing stuff twice.

>
>The other question I had dealt with using new O rings
>on the injectors. Couple of places around here just
>said to re-use them. Possibly adding a touch of light
>oil to make it easier to slide them in.

I'd replace them. You'd probably be ok if you don't separate the injectors from
the rail, but I wouldn't risk a gas leak under the hood. I have seen some start
to leak just from being disturbed a little.


>
>Not like it's going to kill me to hunt down loose bolts
>but if 10$ in hardware would save me some grief that's
>a better way.
>
>Thoughts?