Any probs fitting Scoobysport DP and mid
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My Scoobysport down pipe and mid section turned up today, less than 24hrs after ordering them - cheers guys.
I'm having it fitted by a local garage who used to service my old car. Whilst I've got every confidence in their abilities, I just thought I'd check if anyone knew of any particular points I should tell them about before they fit it on Thursday.
Cheers,
Matt
I'm having it fitted by a local garage who used to service my old car. Whilst I've got every confidence in their abilities, I just thought I'd check if anyone knew of any particular points I should tell them about before they fit it on Thursday.
Cheers,
Matt
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The nuts holding the downpipe to the turbo were a nightmare when I changed mine (DBM MY99 6000 miles). Had to takea gentle oxy/acetylene torch to warm them before removing.
Regards,
James
Regards,
James
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Don't try and teach your Grandmother to suck eggs !!
They were probably changing exhaust pipes when your mother was changinging your nappy.
Regards,
Hamish.
P.S. Oxy Act is is a great way to burn a workshop and a car down, I'd prefer to put new studs in !!
They were probably changing exhaust pipes when your mother was changinging your nappy.
Regards,
Hamish.
P.S. Oxy Act is is a great way to burn a workshop and a car down, I'd prefer to put new studs in !!
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Aero is dead right.
Halford or Sealey rachet spanners are the only tool we will use on these nuts. The Sealey ones are better, as they are 6 flat, not 12.
Halford or Sealey rachet spanners are the only tool we will use on these nuts. The Sealey ones are better, as they are 6 flat, not 12.
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Hamish,
The use of oxy/acet is perfectly safe if you are experienced enough and have the right set up. My studs/nuts would have sheared had they not been warmed first with a gentle heating from the lamp.
I would agree that it is dangerous if you do not know what you are doing and have the fitting skills of a crab in handcuffs
James.
The use of oxy/acet is perfectly safe if you are experienced enough and have the right set up. My studs/nuts would have sheared had they not been warmed first with a gentle heating from the lamp.
I would agree that it is dangerous if you do not know what you are doing and have the fitting skills of a crab in handcuffs
James.
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All fitted now. From what they said the bolts on the turbo were the trickiest bit. It sounds absolutely brilliant, and makes a definite difference to the pick up and torque.
One final question, after fitting it, the garage was unable to refit a heat shield which was over the top of the old down pipe - usual I assume? Any feedback?
All in all though - top purchase, thanks scoobysport.
Matt
One final question, after fitting it, the garage was unable to refit a heat shield which was over the top of the old down pipe - usual I assume? Any feedback?
All in all though - top purchase, thanks scoobysport.
Matt
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Matt, we cut the heatshield from the top of the arch, across to the right hand side at an angle that allows the rear fixing to be kept and then straight down the corner to the bottom.
It then fits perfectly.
It then fits perfectly.
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