Downpipe

[Shaq]

Hi,

I will be fitting (Hopefully) my Downpipe and midpipe this weekend do you think i need to replace the 4 nuts on the Downpipe which go onto the manifold ?

also

I have tried to search, i was going to also wrap my downpipe do you think its worth doing this i saw alot of mixed views?

btw my Downpipe is not Stainless steel



shaQ

[Donato]

Ok matey, would be a good idea to replace the nuts, you will have to be prepared for them to be seized, my nuts where that bad that two studs snapped off. Might be an idea to soak them in wd40 overnight before you start, a power bar would be a good idea as well.

Good luck

Donato

[Shaq]

okay i got this stuff called Penetrating oil (LOL)
it works wonders,

where did you get the bolts from ? are they like 12mm nuts or somthing ??

mazda wanted like £4 something from them

i may try jimmys


shaQ

[Donato]

I used bolts i had at work. As i had to drill them out i used bolts instead of nuts.

If i remember rightly you will need a 14mm socket, would be advisable to use a good quality socket, otherwise things slip and knuckles get smashed off the bonnet etc

£4?? I could get enough bolts to do the entire club for that! If you go to a good ironmongers they should be able to help you out mate.

Cheers

Donato

[Shaq]

i will be doing this from underneath is that how you did yours ?

thanks

shaQ

[Donato]

I had my engine out at the time which made things a little easier not on my wallet as it was rebuild time... :rolleyes:

I think the top two nuts you will need to do from the top, and the bottom two from underneath.

Cheers

Donato

[Shaq]

thanks for you advice, i may do a mini how to guide


thanks


shaQ

[Donato]

No probs, hope it all goes easily for you.

Cheers

Donato