Assembly, Start the engine, Important check list – PerTronix Dougs Headers D3373 User Manual
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Rev.5 9-6-13 DSL
6. On vehicles equipped with air pump remove the air tube from the exhaust manifolds.
7. Disconnect the EGR tube from the exhaust manifold. Use care when removing not to
destroy the gasket.
8. Remove the bolt attaching the dipstick tube to the head and remove the dipstick & tube.
9. Unbolt and remove the exhaust manifolds. Make sure that you save the bolts because
they will be reused.
10. Clean the head surface of any carbon deposits or other foreign material.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply a THIN film of Ultra Copper Hi-Temp Sensor-Safe Silicone Sealer to the header
side of the supplied gaskets and glue them to the headers. Masking tape can be used to
help stick the gasket to the manifold.
2. Apply a THIN film of Ultra Copper Hi-Temp Sensor-Safe Silicone Sealer to the cylinder
head side of the gaskets.
3. Apply anti-seize to the stock header bolts.
4. Install both exhaust headers utilizing the stock bolts and supplied lock-washers. Install all
the bolts finger tight and then tighten the bolts evenly to 18 ft./lbs on aluminum heads or
25 ft/lbs on Iron Heads.
5. Apply a small amount of copper Hi-Temp Silicone Sealer to the EGR gasket and connect
the EGR tube.
6. Connect the air tubes, install the dipstick tube and dipstick, and install the spark plug
wires to the appropriate plugs.
7. Connect the factory head pipe to the passenger side header, use a small amount of the
Silicone Sealer to the joint and use the stock fasteners, but do not tighten at this time.
8. Connect the factory head pipe to the driver side header using the new gasket and
fasteners supplied, but do not tighten at this time.
9. Adjust the head pipe for best alignment and tighten the joints evenly.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
START THE ENGINE
Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature. Check for any unusual
noises or exhaust leaks. If every thing is OK, stop the engine and tighten all bolts while the
engine is still warm.
NOTE: Check the bolts periodically to make sure they have not loosened. Re-tighten after
the first 500 miles and then again at 1000 miles.
IMPORTANT CHECK LIST
Be sure that all brake lines and fuel lines are clear of headers and/or connector pipes.
All spark plug wires, battery cables, or other electrical components should be clear of headers
and/or connector pipes.
If dipstick tube was removed, make sure it is installed properly and that the dipstick has been
replaced.
Double-check the tightness of all bolts including brackets and accessories.