ok i just bought a CA header. i tried installing it the other day everything was going fine untill i tried to tighten the bolts back up. the header would push on the coolant bypass pipe and would cause it to leak. did anyone else have this problem? what did you do to fix it? thanks

 

There's a way to rotate the pipe just not sure how never had to. Some have the problem some don't.

 

What year and model cobalt you got? What version header did you purchase?

nevermind, checked your profile. It be either the version of the header or may be like brandon said you gotta twist the coolant pipe.

 

its the V1. i was working on the other day and just got soo mad i just put the stock manifold back on. i didnt know you can rotate that pipe. i will have to look at that.

 

v1 shud work on any 2.4 without a problem..its the 2.2 that as the problem with the Vs1 header..but u can twist the pipe..search the forums.

 

If not twist it, it shoud be hitting the #4 tube, I just made a small dent and it's good to go in the header.

 

i had this problem as well and i'm a 2.4. ill have to try to twist it

 

so how exactly do you twist the pipe?

 

You loosin up the things() and rotate, then retighten

 

well i couldnt rotate the pipe i just made a small dent in the # 4 tube and its worked out great

 

ahh yes... i remember doing this 2 years ago