Turbo inlet pipe
24 February 2012, 08:07 PM
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Turbo inlet pipe
How easy is it to replace this pipe without removing the inlet manifold?
24 February 2012, 08:16 PM
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Are you changing from standard to uprated Moley?
24 February 2012, 08:18 PM
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Changing to a Samco version, with a 76mm intake for the new turbo
24 February 2012, 08:19 PM
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I'd remove the manifold in that case then
24 February 2012, 08:23 PM
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Cheers chap, i assume i'd need new inlet manifold gaskets?
24 February 2012, 08:26 PM
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Without doubt new gaskets Moley,it will make you life ALOT easier to remove the manifold and you'll be sure to get the pipe sat nice and sweet without breaking anything.
24 February 2012, 08:28 PM
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Thank you, will definately do it that way.
24 February 2012, 08:30 PM
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You going to do it yourself Gary?
24 February 2012, 08:35 PM
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You going to do it yourself Gary?
Might give it a go.... how hard can it be, lol?
(fortunately my mate and dad are ex-mechanics, so i have help if i get stuck)
24 February 2012, 08:38 PM
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I managed to fit mine on the bug without removing the inlet, even took it back out without removing the inlet when i broke the car.
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24 February 2012, 08:40 PM
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Its not that hard a job ,i tried doing it once with the manifold on AND TOOK ME 2HRS and totally butchered the oe pipe getting it out.
24 February 2012, 08:40 PM
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I managed to fit mine on the bug without removing the inlet, even took it back out without removing the inlet when i broke i broke the car.
But you have little gay hands Jay
24 February 2012, 08:41 PM
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24 February 2012, 08:59 PM
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Might give it a go.... how hard can it be, lol?
Well I guess it wouldn't be too difficult, once you have done it a few times
Hopefully nice and warm when you decide to do it.
24 February 2012, 09:00 PM
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Back down to the local stealership tomorrow for some gaskets then!
DON'T do that!! Put it off until next weekend and give Alyn a ring.
24 February 2012, 09:04 PM
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I didn't realise he did the gaskets. Will ring him Monday in that case.
24 February 2012, 09:53 PM
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Gazza no need to take inlet manifold off,the hardest part is getting the old unit which you will need to cut all the vac hoses off to remove. Once this is done apply some fairy liquid over the inlet pipe and feed it in. I have done this on my current and previous car, 1st time took me 20 mins, last time took me 10. Give it ago , just slacken off your power steering pump to allow you easier access to get the inlet hose in.
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How did you get on, thinking of doing mine myself at some point
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