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Old 01-03-2006, 01:12 PM
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Unhappy Tip for those wanting 2.7L header

ive had my lc engineering header now for about three months and have been very pleased with its perfomance, looks, and sound. But today i found out the very bad thing about it. changing the oil with this header is hard as hell. its nearly impossible to find a good reach to unscrew the old filter and just as hard to get the new one set up too. if i hadnt had my rubber filter wrench i dont think i every would have got it off. i had to stand on my bumber reach down in the engine bay and just barely found enough room to loosen it. i thought the tacoma was sort of a tricky oil change before, but now its rediculous. i think next time i change it im going to get a relocation kit. just a tip for everyone wanting this header. very pleased with it otherwise.
Old 01-03-2006, 07:59 PM
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Thanks for the info but
Old 01-03-2006, 09:30 PM
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i go from underneath and reach up and grab it, i dont have my sway bar on so it gives me a little more room
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my downey header is the same way, i think toyota was stupid about the placement of that filter, along with the starter and fuel filter being next to each other
Old 01-04-2006, 01:36 PM
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yeah i forgot about that one, when i bought the truck i did complete tuneup and couldnt believe how hard it was to change the stupid fuel filter.
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