how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
03-29-2006, 04:54 PM
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RE: how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
I did it with jack stands in my driveway.
The only tools I didn't have that I needed were a 22mm open end wrench for the O2 sensors and some Erwin stripped nut sockets but that's because a helper thought he would tighten the driver side manifold bolts instead of loosen them with my impact gun.
I had a leak on the passenger side with the new X-Pipe so I had to get a new gasket. Other than that, should be a simple install.
The only tools I didn't have that I needed were a 22mm open end wrench for the O2 sensors and some Erwin stripped nut sockets but that's because a helper thought he would tighten the driver side manifold bolts instead of loosen them with my impact gun.
I had a leak on the passenger side with the new X-Pipe so I had to get a new gasket. Other than that, should be a simple install.
03-29-2006, 05:35 PM
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RE: how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
it's all pretty straight forward and easy oh yeah EXCEPT for the passenger side bolts that hook up to the exhaust manifold. they are a bitch to get to and will take some time. so be prepared for that and you'l be good.
03-29-2006, 05:38 PM
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RE: how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
As others mentioned, it's a driveway job...
Go ahead and get a new gasket - used on the PS only between manifold and headpipe. Cheap insurance.
Soak the bolts with PB Blaster a couple days before, then again when you start.
You'll need a 1/2" drive 15mm socket, and a universal joint is VERY helpful (and usually necessary)!
Go ahead and get a new gasket - used on the PS only between manifold and headpipe. Cheap insurance.
Soak the bolts with PB Blaster a couple days before, then again when you start.
You'll need a 1/2" drive 15mm socket, and a universal joint is VERY helpful (and usually necessary)!
03-29-2006, 11:21 PM
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RE: how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
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As others mentioned, it's a driveway job...
Go ahead and get a new gasket - used on the PS only between manifold and headpipe. Cheap insurance.
Soak the bolts with PB Blaster a couple days before, then again when you start.
You'll need a 1/2" drive 15mm socket, and a universal joint is VERY helpful (and usually necessary)!
As others mentioned, it's a driveway job...
Go ahead and get a new gasket - used on the PS only between manifold and headpipe. Cheap insurance.
Soak the bolts with PB Blaster a couple days before, then again when you start.
You'll need a 1/2" drive 15mm socket, and a universal joint is VERY helpful (and usually necessary)!
03-29-2006, 11:26 PM
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RE: how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
I was surprised how easy the passenger side was after reading about how terrible it was. I used a deep well socket, a universal, and a 12" extension and got to both passenger bolts just fine.
After I got the tip from the forum to remove the front O2 sensors before dropping the pipe, it was 100 times easier to reach the passenger side bolts. With the O2 sensor out of the way (and dangling) I could reach my whole hand up in there and I don't have small hands.
PB Blaster and the right extensions make the manifold studs/nuts a breeze. On either side.
After I got the tip from the forum to remove the front O2 sensors before dropping the pipe, it was 100 times easier to reach the passenger side bolts. With the O2 sensor out of the way (and dangling) I could reach my whole hand up in there and I don't have small hands.
PB Blaster and the right extensions make the manifold studs/nuts a breeze. On either side.
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it's all pretty straight forward and easy oh yeah EXCEPT for the passenger side bolts that hook up to the exhaust manifold. they are a bitch to get to and will take some time. so be prepared for that and you'l be good.
it's all pretty straight forward and easy oh yeah EXCEPT for the passenger side bolts that hook up to the exhaust manifold. they are a bitch to get to and will take some time. so be prepared for that and you'l be good.
03-30-2006, 12:13 AM
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RE: how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
very funny man I had to use a torch to get the passenger side out. Somehow the 02 sensor shattered when I touched it so that's added to the list. My midpipe was a ***** to drop... lol
seems like my car has given me every goofy obstacle it can so far
George
seems like my car has given me every goofy obstacle it can so far
George
03-30-2006, 01:31 AM
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RE: how to install a mid pipe? Can i do it myself?
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There isnt a gasket on the driver side? Curious because my new H-pipe should be here soon.
There isnt a gasket on the driver side? Curious because my new H-pipe should be here soon.
Some people reuse the original gasket. I figured it was worth $8 to me to NOT have to redo the job if the old one leaked!
