upr o/r xpipe install question
02-16-2006, 10:29 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
I have another question about the install, I also just got my X-Pipe and I couldn't reach the bolts connecting the Stock H-Pipe to the Exhaust Manifold, What size extension did you use, and did you use a swivel socket? My kit is missing the swivel socket and I hadn't cared until last night[:@] Now I think I need to get at least one more six inch extension since I already have a 3', and a 6' extension. Plus could you daisy chain swivel sockets? Meaning, attaching a six inch extension, swivel socket, six inch extension then another swivel socket? I think that would make it very easy to access the bolts, but I am not sure I will be able to get any torque on the bolts. Thanks for all help.
02-16-2006, 10:33 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
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I have another question about the install, I also just got my X-Pipe and I couldn't reach the bolts connecting the Stock H-Pipe to the Exhaust Manifold, What size extension did you use, and did you use a swivel socket? My kit is missing the swivel socket and I hadn't cared until last night[:@] Now I think I need to get at least one more six inch extension since I already have a 3', and a 6' extension. Plus could you daisy chain swivel sockets? Meaning, attaching a six inch extension, swivel socket, six inch extension then another swivel socket? I think that would make it very easy to access the bolts, but I am not sure I will be able to get any torque on the bolts. Thanks for all help.
I have another question about the install, I also just got my X-Pipe and I couldn't reach the bolts connecting the Stock H-Pipe to the Exhaust Manifold, What size extension did you use, and did you use a swivel socket? My kit is missing the swivel socket and I hadn't cared until last night[:@] Now I think I need to get at least one more six inch extension since I already have a 3', and a 6' extension. Plus could you daisy chain swivel sockets? Meaning, attaching a six inch extension, swivel socket, six inch extension then another swivel socket? I think that would make it very easy to access the bolts, but I am not sure I will be able to get any torque on the bolts. Thanks for all help.
02-16-2006, 10:38 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
My Aunt owns an Oil changing shop so I just go there after hours and then I can pull my car over the pit and stand up to work, makes things so much easier. If you don't have access to a pit or Lift I would suggest either some good ramps or just paying someone because I had no idea how far up the pipes went before connecting to the exhaust manifold, I thought this was gonna be even easier then the headlight installation.
02-16-2006, 10:42 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
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My Aunt owns an Oil changing shop so I just go there after hours and then I can pull my car over the pit and stand up to work, makes things so much easier. If you don't have access to a pit or Lift I would suggest either some good ramps or just paying someone because I had no idea how far up the pipes went before connecting to the exhaust manifold, I thought this was gonna be even easier then the headlight installation.
My Aunt owns an Oil changing shop so I just go there after hours and then I can pull my car over the pit and stand up to work, makes things so much easier. If you don't have access to a pit or Lift I would suggest either some good ramps or just paying someone because I had no idea how far up the pipes went before connecting to the exhaust manifold, I thought this was gonna be even easier then the headlight installation.
02-16-2006, 10:46 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
Mine came with new bolts and brackets, I bought an O/R pipe as well, and I haven't even tried to call around about install because their is only two exhaust shops near me, one is a dic, the other is a rip-off, so I wouldn't even want their help.
02-16-2006, 10:50 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
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Mine came with new bolts and brackets, I bought an O/R pipe as well, and I haven't even tried to call around about install because their is only two exhaust shops near me, one is a dic, the other is a rip-off, so I wouldn't even want their help.
Mine came with new bolts and brackets, I bought an O/R pipe as well, and I haven't even tried to call around about install because their is only two exhaust shops near me, one is a dic, the other is a rip-off, so I wouldn't even want their help.
02-16-2006, 10:54 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
All I can say is good luck, and hopefully someone will answer my question about the easiest way to get to the exhaust manifold, other then that, the rest is easy and you could lay in your driveway and get the rear bolts and O2 sensors off.
02-16-2006, 10:58 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
Yeah, you will need a few extensions to get to the passenger side bolts... A bit of WD-40 on the nuts wouldnt hurt either, let it soak for a few min and it should be able loosen up pretty easy... I used jack stands around all 4 corners just to make sure I would have enough room under my car, but my 01 is lowered a little as well, so you may be able to get by with just 2 under the front and also, a Swivel Socket will be your best friend in this situation, about the only way to get to the passenger side bolts....
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02-16-2006, 11:01 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
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Yeah, you will need a few extensions to get to the passenger side bolts... A bit of WD-40 on the nuts wouldnt hurt either, let it soak for a few min and it should be able loosen up pretty easy... I used jack stands around all 4 corners just to make sure I would have enough room under my car, but my 01 is lowered a little as well, so you may be able to get by with just 2 under the front and also, a Swivel Socket will be your best friend in this situation, about the only way to get to the passenger side bolts....
Rich
Yeah, you will need a few extensions to get to the passenger side bolts... A bit of WD-40 on the nuts wouldnt hurt either, let it soak for a few min and it should be able loosen up pretty easy... I used jack stands around all 4 corners just to make sure I would have enough room under my car, but my 01 is lowered a little as well, so you may be able to get by with just 2 under the front and also, a Swivel Socket will be your best friend in this situation, about the only way to get to the passenger side bolts....
Rich
02-16-2006, 11:02 AM
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RE: upr o/r xpipe install question
^Thank you very much for the help, I spent a good half hour looking at the bolts and thinking of the easiest way, I definitely would say a swivel socket is a NECESSITY from what I could see, and by my guesstimations you will need a 15inch reach on the passenger side, the drivers side is alot lower, but you will still need a good extension, oh yeah and make sure you have a good set of deep sockets! The bolts on the front are 15mm.