Will I be swearing a lot?

Ilson lad · Apr 4, 2013

So my S3 has had a 200tdi fitted by its previous owner and the associated modified downpipe is badly made & right up against the chassis rail. Before I fit a new downpipe (the ones made for these conversions) how likely am I to struggle removing the three nuts & old downpipe from the manifold? Is a weeks spraying of wd40 or similar required or will the rust gods take mercy on me?

Dr_evil · Apr 4, 2013

don't use WD use some penetrating fluid

martin1512 · Apr 4, 2013

Ilson lad said:
So my S3 has had a 200tdi fitted by its previous owner and the associated modified downpipe is badly made & right up against the chassis rail. Before I fit a new downpipe (the ones made for these conversions) how likely am I to struggle removing the three nuts & old downpipe from the manifold? Is a weeks spraying of wd40 or similar required or will the rust gods take mercy on me?

I would buy a can of silkopen or similar (not WD40) and a set of these. 9-pc Fractional Bolt Extractor Set - Tools - IRWIN TOOLS

Ilson lad · Apr 4, 2013

Will try get some Silkopen then

Me & corroded nuts & studs dont go hand in hand

ferretboy · Apr 4, 2013

Give it a run before to get it nice and warm ! Use a six sided socket !!

Ilson lad · Apr 6, 2013

Dunno what my worry was about

Came off a treat although tightening up the new one was a sod until I removed the bulkhead/chassis brace then it went quick!

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