Up-pipe , please help
Ok, in the middle of replacing my up-pipe and headers on an MY02.
Headers all done, but the up-pipe is driving me mad. How on earth do you get to the 2 rear nuts that connect it to the turbo. Intercooler/heat shield is off. Front 3 nuts no probs, I am now covered in cuts and brusies and still no further on. Is there any speacial way, do I have to remove the down pipe. Helpppppp, I've had enough. |
14mm 3/8ths socket, complete with 3/8s extension bar
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Unfortunately the turbo has to be pulled up to access these nuts - so the downpipe has to be pulled away from the turbo by undoing 5? nuts. If in a hurry then chances are that one of these nuts will be siezed - so this tends to be the longest part of the job.
Touch wood, as its an 02 then these nuts won't be too bad (fingers crossed) Nick |
Thanks Guys. Will take the down pipe off, this was what I planned to do tomorrow morning. Pain in the arse, just for 2 nuts.. Reminds me of my 21 turbo I had,(long time ago) you had to modify a 17mm spanner to change the turbo just for 1 nut.
Any how, while I gave up on that, give the underneath a good clean... fitted my up-pipe defender, and generally enjoyed the sun on the drive. Many Thanks again :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy |
Make sure you have a deep socket for the up-pipe nuts.... the thread sticking up is a bit long.... and ideally a deep 6 sided socket at that....
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