Is there any thing i need when fitting my downpipe this weekend other than the pipe i.e gaskets,sealing ring,exhaust jointing paste etc,and what happens to the heat shields do you run with none on or just the turbo one,the reason i ask is i am fitting it at my mates workshop but i have to take everything i need as they will be closed,just trying to save a head ache on the day .. :confused

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Jeez Bob....

I'm gonna need earplugs when I go round Durham after you've got that thing on

Neil

 

Have a look here

 

Neil am i a contender for the loudest scooby award then,dick thanx for the leader..

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Rob

Loud will not be the word for it, i'll hear you leave Durham to come to the next BBQ !!!

Skip.

P.S how you doing ?

 

Check you lambda sensor to see if the thread is stripped before going if you've a late model car.

While I'd heard it was only my99 that had stripped threads due to overtightening in the factory.....I fitted one to my my00 last night same thing. Couldn't get the damned thing out - took the chance and removed the dp anyway and tackled it again on the bench. Lots of thread repair!

All the nuts and bolts are complete b*stards to remove - they must have a sumo wrestler fitting them in the factory!

Richard

 

Robert I fitted mine on Tuesday. Still suffering with grazed knuckles!!
Hardest part is removing the heat shields. Just when you think you've taken off all the bolts from the turbo part you have to dive underneath and take out two more that are not easy to see/get at. Rest of the job was easy apart from one of the bolts on top of the dwnpipe/turbo, had to cut that off. This was on my 93 WRX by the way. Hope this helps.

 

Thinking about a new downpipe myself...but is it really worth the hassle of having to put it back every year for the MoT?

Any ideas of how long it takes to do?

 

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Robert, Recently had on my UK99 - I've left the heat shield off, and it doesn't seem to have caused any problems - mainly because it needs cutting to fit around new pipe, and the people fitting didn't do it!

If you want to know where cuts need to be look at

 

NDT,

Good question, personally I think yes, and there is a slight chance that the mid section being replaced might be enough to pass - as long as it's nice and hot.

Alternatively, find a helpful friendly garage to help you out. The garage that fitted mine took about 4 hours, but I understand that i can be done a lot quicker.

Matt

 

hi skippy keeping ok.well thanx for the advice my mate has let me use his two poster ramp today as there are no fitters in on sundays so i'm off now to make astart tell you how i got on later fingers crossed for that lambda sensor and snapping bolts...

 

got it fitted took 2 hrs or so came off very easy no snapped bolts and landa sensor was no problem i took off the inter cooler to aid removal of the heat shields,and every thing went ok,but its very very loud now so may have to change my blitz nur spec exhaust soon,just have to wait and see how it goes for now well worth it gi and buy one today..

 

Rob

Very very loud ? I bet it is !!! If you want rid of the exhaust i'll have it, i'm sure we can do a deal.

Skip.

 

Rob,

I can do you a good deal on Ear Protectors

Look forward to hearing you before I see you on the 2nd March.

You should get a double glazing salesman round your area, he'd probably get a few customers now. Alas Ted Moult is no longer with us.

Neil

 

yip its definatly aloud car now you will here me about 2 miles away before you see me i will see how it goes for a bit,there is a difference in spool up for the turbo though it defo pulls earlyier and stronger though out the rev range and pops and bangs like a bernard manning after a phal curry ....

 

Robert,

Just remember that it will get LOUDER as it soots up


DaveW