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| so has anyone changed a16v exhaust?; how hard is it? | |
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| cossie connoisseur | Tue Aug 5, 2008 9:28 am Post #1 |
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there can be only one ;-)
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middle and back box should be ok but the downpipes i guess will be the fun bit. anyone done it and got some tips? will also tighten the steering box as it will be the best time to do it lol thanks in advance ^_^ |
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| Lewis 190E 2.5 16 | Tue Aug 5, 2008 9:31 am Post #2 |
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Steering box is a b*****d, I had to do mine up on a lift, there are two bolts on it, one at the bottom and one at the top used to adjust and tighten the steering box, as for the downpipes you need a long extension bar with the flex joints on, its best again to do this on a lift. |
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| cossie connoisseur | Tue Aug 5, 2008 9:37 am Post #3 |
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there can be only one ;-)
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i thought the steering box is a pain due to the downpipes so if they are removed then the box is easy? |
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| Lewis 190E 2.5 16 | Tue Aug 5, 2008 10:09 am Post #4 |
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Yes, will also be able to remove the heat sheild aswell to get at it. Edited by Lewis 190E 2.5 16, Tue Aug 5, 2008 10:10 am.
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| JensonGB | Tue Aug 5, 2008 11:20 am Post #5 |
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I Will Find One That I Keep!
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As Lewis says, long extension for the down pipe and the car on ramps or high axle stands. Its more of a fiddly job than diffficult. When you are re-attaching the downpipe to the rest of the exhaust section the bolts have a habit of dropping out of the socket set as access is limited. I held the bolts in the socket with a bit of bluetac.............saves a lot of swearing! |
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