Turbo inlet pipe
 

How easy is it to replace this pipe without removing the inlet manifold?

Are you changing from standard to uprated Moley?
It depends alot on which pipe you are fitting but some can be done if you have dextrose hands lol

Changing to a Samco version, with a 76mm intake for the new turbo

I'd remove the manifold in that case then ;)

Cheers chap, i assume i'd need new inlet manifold gaskets?

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.

Ryan

Thank you, will definately do it that way.

Back down to the local stealership tomorrow for some gaskets then!

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)

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.

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.

But you have little gay hands Jay:D

:hjtwofing..............:lol1:

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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.

DON'T do that!! Put it off until next weekend and give Alyn a ring.

I didn't realise he did the gaskets. Will ring him Monday in that case.

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.

How did you get on, thinking of doing mine myself at some point