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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Alright guys, Ive got unequal headers, downpipe and centre section too be fitted too my 2001 uk300, I havent really gotta clue how much i should be paying too get them all fitted and obviously dont wanna be ripped off and so ive got some kind of ball park figure.

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Do it yourself and save some money i done mine in 3 hrs
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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as above why pay for something you can easily do yourself and will let you have a look around the underneath whilst your at it.all the little leaks that might just be starting in a worst case scenario.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Looked into it abit before and seems too be abit of a pain in the **** to do?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Any guides or is it piece of pee? ive seen for the downpipe you need to take intercooler and turbo heatsheild off and cut it?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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to be honest a good size can of wd40 to loosen the existing bolts and off you go.yes you do have to remove the intercooler not hard at all to do.but never heard of having to cut the shield.it really is easy enough to do and what you would pay would be better in your tank i bet.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Think ill have a pop saturday then see how i go lol could end in tears.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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A good quality socket and spanner is a must (not sure on size off top of my head). Halfords ones are pretty good.
Cheap tools usually = knackered bolts/nuts

Soak as many of the bolts as you can I usually leave it to soak in over night. I use plusgas rather than WD40 I find it works better.
Plenty of plasters for all the scraped knuckles too
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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ashley now i have seen how close you are (youve updated your profile)if you need any help and fancy a run down to lincoln i would help you out.only thing is it would need to cool down first haha
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Would be a fair ol cool down aswell lol and yeah its about time i actually bothered updated it abit never really bothered before lol.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisUK300
Plenty of plasters for all the scraped knuckles too
There will be plenty of four letter words flying around then lol
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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one or two its not too bad a job though it looks more daunting than it really is.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Cheers for the advice guys, ill keep you posted on how it goes. I plan on spraying the bolts friday night and letting them soak like you said, hopefully less four letter words will be flying.
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