Re: TT downpipe installation 16v

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Thu, 11 Jan 2001 06:00:25 -0800 (PST) Jorel <jorel140@yahoo.com>
writes:
> I'm gettting a racing downpipe from Peter and plan on
> installing this myself. I don't have a lift or a
> grease pit, and will be driving the car up on ramps.
> The bolts holding the stock downpipe are rusted and
> difficult to get to in any way that will allow me to
> get a good powerful grip. It looks to me like it might
> be easier to start by just removing the exhaust
> manifolds and let it drop down where I can get at
> those bolts easier and with more power. Any
> suggestions would be helpful. I would like to get
> through this quick as possible with a minumum of
> cursing.
> 
> Also, I was thinking it might be a good idea to
> replace the old bolts and nuts with stainless steel
> and brass, respectively? 
> 
> =====
> Jorel Jackson
> 1987 16v & 1985 8v Sciroccos
> 2000 Neon ES

Get yourself a MAPP gas torch, mine was just under $35 @ Home Depot.

Get it red hot and then spray penetrating oil on it to cool it down and
penetrate the threads with lubricant.

After it cools down, using a long extension, start working the nuts off.
I go back and forth, just like you do when tapping new threads, if it
starts to get tight, spray some PB Blaster and work it the other way.

The studs are 10mm and they don't break off as easily as the A1 8V studs,
but I broke one on my '88 when I did my race downpipe install, but that
was without the use of heat.

I'd clean up the threads, use plenty of anti-seize, and use the locking
nuts that come with the downpipe.

HTH,
Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'83 GTI "Caged Rabbit" 
'84 Scirocco, RD/FF
'80, '88 Scirocco rollers

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