Im about to do a 2.5 conversion in my typ r, Does the front bumper have to be removed to complete the job.

I ask as I was about to fit a new splitter, but threres no piont if it all coming off next week for the transplant

 

Not that I've ever done it like, but I cant see why it would! Changed a rad without removing it, so unless your getting a front intercooler.. I'd said no it doesnt!

But as its 3am and I know **** all about this.. 'll slump back into my chair and continue to watch the room spin

 

thanks very much i did'nt think so eith.................oh no someones comming up the stairs.........who is it.......i'm scared..............oh noooo, its mummy. she's gonna give me a spankin that will knock me outa my boots for staying up late on the information machine.

 

 

i would,it dosnt take long to remove and may save you scratching it.
also if your doing a 2.5 you may need an oil cooler and this would fit behind the bumper.

 

no need at all................engine goes in and out from the top..............

alyn

 

I've removed mine so I don't scratch the bumper... also... to get one of my FMIC pipes off... you have to remove the bumper unfortunatley...
The one that goes between the cam cover and rad... its alittle on the tight side... take it off... it ain't hard, you'll only be peed off when you damage it mate...

 

i was going to wrap cardboard and bubble wrap over the front and the wings for scratch protection. im not bothering with an oil cooler yet.

 

Don't waste time taking the bumper off. Totally unnecessary.