Pinion seal $0.02: It is possible to damage the pinion bearings if you don't
use a proper puller to take the pinion yoke off the pinion shaft.  Don't say
I didn't warn you.  Follow the instructions in the FSM exactly to reassemble
the pinion yoke to the shaft, or you will not restore the bearing preload
properly.  Does it recommend a new crush sleeve?  If so, better get one.
Any play in the pinion shaft at present?

Steering output shaft seal $0.02:  Any play in the shaft?

Earle

So.. I installed my header last night.. And I'm curious if anyone else
had this similar problem:

I had to tie the exhaust pipe leading to the cat. converter away from
the header, because  otherwise, the header wouldn't sit flush on the
head. After torquing all the bolts on the manifolds, I had to pull my
exhaust about an inch and a half and bolt it together. There's quite a
side load pulling on that header at this point. Is this normal? Is
there an adjustment further back in the exhaust system to allow the
front to have a little more play?

I pulled and shoved and eventually got it to move the distance that I
needed to get it to bolt up, but I'm not sure if it's "healthy" to have
that much of a sideways pulling force on the header.

My previous manifold was cracked at a weld point, and I'm wondering now
if it was because there was a bit of a side-load on that as well?

I also noticed that it appears that my rear-main seal is now leaking
again, after replacing it a year ago. I'm planning on replacing my PCV
valve, as I understand the crankcase pressure can cause a leak, .. but
if in fact this is the problem, and I replace the valve, will the leak
stop? Or, do I need to pull the trans and replace the seal again.. ?

I still haven't bought it, .. I was hoping someone could respond, . .
Is there any problem with the Olympic A/T Rock Slider Rear Bumper and a
stock spare tire? Any comments on this bumper?