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Old Jul 16, 2001 | 10:33 PM
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Headers too close to brake lines

Ok, I'm putting on a set of TES headers on my '84 TA l69. I have them on and everything bolted up. Then I realized how close they are to the brake lines. I unbolted the stearing shaft and moved 2 of the 3 lines to the other side. The one in the middle though (goes along the crossmember to the other front wheel) runs right under the header with only about a half inch clearance. Is this enough? how about if I put some header wrap around that area? I can get to the bolt that holds it to the cross member or I might be able to get it out of the way. Else I'm going to just cut it out and run another one (argh)

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Old Jul 17, 2001 | 02:10 AM
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I've seen less clearance then that, and been fine. Run it!!!

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