When I did the header on my GTi - before I came to HAN - it was a royal pain in the ass, despite liberal use of silcone spray lube and quality sockets. I guess I'm a little gun-shy about going through it again in my old age. [:chuckles:]

Great responses thus far. Thanks to all who've chimed in. :goodjob:

In terms of time, how long do you reckon you spent?

And for the record, mine is a 2pc 4-2-1 header.