SS Headers & Valves

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:35 pm

Howdy.

Our Thing has a set of SS type headers.. the dual mufflers clamp onto the exhaust studs.

Are we supposed to remove the exhaust nuts and front 3pt flange to adjust the valves -- or is there a trick to this with the exhaust on?

I believe this is a Thing Shop header system.... it directs through the bumper.

T.

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:53 am

T- people camplain about this all the time. The exhaust is in the way and must be removed to adjust valves.Bob

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:59 pm

Bob...

Just as I thought... I've never seen a header system like this... wanted to ensure that nobody had created a method to do the valves that didn't require a complete remodel.

Now at least we all have ONE design mistake on our things.

Thanks

Timmy

mondshine · Post by **mondshine** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 4:35 pm

I put a little story togther with illustrations on how I did it.
P mail me and I'll send it to you.
Regards, Gary Mondshine

radioman · Post by **radioman** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 1:48 pm

I have the same exhaust. It is not S&S, probably the Thing Shop's dual system. Adjusting the valves can be tough, BUT can be done without removing the system. I use a "right angle" style cheap screw driver. Don't remove the system until you spend some time working with the system in place. Bill

Capn Skully · Post by **Capn Skully** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:33 am

MNAirHead wrote:Bob...

Now at least we all have ONE design mistake on our things.

Thanks

Timmy

Actually the stock Thing exhaust, muffler etc allows valve adjustments just like a stock beetle.