Headers rubbing Steering shaft

[jas2234]

I installed my headers about 3 weeks ago. ever since I installed them I have noticed a slight rubbing noise when going around a curve to the right. This morning I changed the oil and noticed a rub mark on my steering shaft from the headers. btw the headers are pypes. Other than that fitment was perfect. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I thought about getting different motor mounts to raise the engine a litte, then I also thought about turning the shaft 180 so the narrower part that attaches to the rack would be up top instead, any ideas

 

[irishpwr46]

hammer the header where it is touching. x

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

You can't loosen the motor mounts and move it over a bit?

 

[jas2234]

You can't loosen the motor mounts and move it over a bit?

Never thought of that. Im on vacation so my brain is on relax/drink beer mode. Ill give it a shot

 

[Marc s]

Like Ultra said, loosen the mounts, pry the engine over and tighten. Now go drink more beer.

 

[jas2234]

I already had all my tools and ramps out so all it took was 5 min to loosen the motor mount bolts pry the motor to the right and tighten back down, now I have about 1/4" of clearance. time for more beer. thanks guys.

 

[stangzilla]

i think BBR has adjustable motor mounts if the stock ones dont work.

 

[gtcs07]

try moving over the motor if that doesnt work my headers fit bet with 1/4 inch lift mounts- prothanes to be exact