DP fitting costs?
18 January 2005, 10:52 AM
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DP fitting costs?
Just wondering how much it is to fit a downpipe? can anyone recommend anyone?
Could it be a DIY job, provided I get the correct gaskets first.
Cheers.
Daz.
Could it be a DIY job, provided I get the correct gaskets first.
Cheers.
Daz.
18 January 2005, 12:37 PM
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Certainly a diy job, can be easy or a Real Bitch.
Main problem is bolt corrosion, need for double-jointed fingers in places.
Best to take the intercooler off to jet access.
I've re-used the gaskets 3 times now and all ok!
After you are done you might wish you had paid someone especially if one or more studs snap....
If the car is a Jap import then you will be lucky I think, if a UK car then salt corrosion may add to the effort.
Good luck.
911
Main problem is bolt corrosion, need for double-jointed fingers in places.
Best to take the intercooler off to jet access.
I've re-used the gaskets 3 times now and all ok!
After you are done you might wish you had paid someone especially if one or more studs snap....
If the car is a Jap import then you will be lucky I think, if a UK car then salt corrosion may add to the effort.
Good luck.
911
21 January 2005, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 911
Certainly a diy job, can be easy or a Real Bitch. Well done you!!
Main problem is bolt corrosion, need for double-jointed fingers in places.
Best to take the intercooler off to jet access.
I've re-used the gaskets 3 times now and all ok!
After you are done you might wish you had paid someone especially if one or more studs snap....
If the car is a Jap import then you will be lucky I think, if a UK car then salt corrosion may add to the effort.
Good luck.
911
Main problem is bolt corrosion, need for double-jointed fingers in places.
Best to take the intercooler off to jet access.
I've re-used the gaskets 3 times now and all ok!
After you are done you might wish you had paid someone especially if one or more studs snap....
If the car is a Jap import then you will be lucky I think, if a UK car then salt corrosion may add to the effort.
Good luck.
911
21 January 2005, 10:18 PM
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The nice chaps at API did mine in about 2hrs all in. David even wrapped it while the old one was cooling down 
Which was nice ...
Steve
Which was nice ...
Steve
22 January 2005, 10:23 AM
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I had a full system fitted in 3 hours at a local garage. There was a little trouble with 2 of the bolts on the dp but they managed to sort it. It cost me £40 which I thought was reasonable for 3 hours labour.
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Originally Posted by Daz WRX
Thats sounds more like it, now where bouts is API??
23 January 2005, 01:41 PM
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I did my downpipe friday night, took in all a little over 3 hours that included wrapping the downpipe and modding the turbo heat shield. plus I also lost 1/2 hour because I didnt know that the original downpipe had the donut on it and had to ask someone on scoobynet about it.
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