huskyfan23
Rah no Hans Bwix
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- November 21, 2002
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- WA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 XLT 4x4
I've had Borla headers for a few months now, and they've been leaking at the collectors. The reason is because I cannot get the passenger header to slide into the y-pipe. I'm unable to expand or contract the pipe because it was clamped and will not loose up. I also cannot remove the y-pipe because the bottom nut on my cat is severely stripped. I can still get a good grip with a wrench but I think the threads are just horrible. It moves maybe a half turn, then stops. Anyways, I contacted Borla via e-mail twice about my problem. No response within a month, so I gave them a call. They're response is the pipe was inproperly installed and it's a mechanic's problem. I'm not sure if anybody else has had problems with Borla's customer service, but it's pretty bad IMO. Earlier today I tried to fix the leak and couldn't for the life of me budge that pipe over just 1/8". Now I've got an even worse leak then before, no longer a ticking but a lawn mower sound. Tomorrow I will be working on it again. I DEFINITELY regret switching from manifolds to headers. Maybe the JBA headers are better, but $700 for an increase as minimal as 1hp is not a good choice. If anybody has any tips, comments, advice, etc., please just reply here. I'd like to hear of all your experiences with Borla's headers and customer service.