Removal & replacement downpipe
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Removal & replacement downpipe
Is replacing the OE downpipe with a decatted downpipe simply a matter of unbolting either end and replacing or is it more difficult than that and is the front section changed from above or underneath the car - thought I would ask before I start the job !.
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Yes in theory it is that simple, but, you will find that one or more nuts will have siezed. You have to remove the top head shield bolts first(might involve removing intercooler, or at least loosening it), then remove the remaining heatshield bolts from the under side. Spray the downpipe nuts in WD40. Remove the oxygen sensor from the downpipe. Then hopefully you can undo the 5 nuts which hold the down pipe to turbo. Undo the other end of the downpipe( two nuts) and refit with Decat.
I would change the gaskets at the same time and have in stock new studs, incase one breaks off.
Just done this last week to my car and what a difference it makes
Andy
I would change the gaskets at the same time and have in stock new studs, incase one breaks off.
Just done this last week to my car and what a difference it makes
Andy
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just to add to andy`s instructions ....there`s 2 brackets that hold the cat in place aswell ....1 near the flange 2 middle , 1 off the side of the cat 2 g/box .(both 14mm head size)
depending on which de-catted pipe your fitting you might have to cut your original turbo heat shield so that it fits ....although a lot of people leave it completly off after this mod .
depending on which de-catted pipe your fitting you might have to cut your original turbo heat shield so that it fits ....although a lot of people leave it completly off after this mod .
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Is replacing the OE downpipe with a decatted downpipe simply a matter of unbolting either end and replacing or is it more difficult than that and is the front section changed from above or underneath the car - thought I would ask before I start the job !.
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