Hi all I've got a turbo back exhaust coming Wednesday how easy is it to access the back of the turbo to change also should I start soaking any nuts or bolts in wd40 now.....

Car is a 2002 bug thanks

 

Going from when I did my classic around 6 weeks ago the bolts in the heat shields came out with no issue's but had to use a breaker bar on the nuts to undo the downpipe, they all came off after without any problems except one nut and bolt which cross threaded on the way off so maybe worthwhile buying a new set of nuts and bolts before you start which you can get from Import Car Parts. As for access you'll have no problems there.

 

Ahh yes good tip! Think I may wd40 around there just to give a bit more chance

 

If you are going to try attacking the downpipe bolts with a spanner first it maybe an idea to wear a suitable pair of gloves unless unlike me you enjoy the pain of loosing some skin from your knuckles when you slip with the spanner!

 

I did that with my classic about 6 years ago never again always rubber safety gloves now

 

Wise man

 

Down pipe can be an absolute bitch. Some undo easily but some are just so rusted up you end up chiseling the old nuts off. You definitely want a new set of studs and nuts and a gasket. Don't use cheap sockets or spanners as you will round the nuts off. Good luck!

 

i had to have mine burned off ,they were rusted solid,tried WD40 overnight,but it made no difference,they would not budge

 

Mine came off of my 2003 Blob no problem, must have just got lucky!

 

Doused them in wd40 tonight bolts look fairly good no rust or anything on threads so all being well will come off fairly easily

 

I take it the up pipe is easier to get to once bolts on back of turbo are removed and exhaust out of the way?