Re: My new exhaust!

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Fri, 2 Nov 2001 12:26:18 -0600 "L. M. Lloyd" <ubik@austin.rr.com>
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> Getting under the car today, I see that you are absolutely right
> about the downpipe being about 1" too long. The problem is that I
> can't get the midpipe and downpipe separated! Any tips on getting
> these two separated? The clamps were not tightened down enough to
> dent the outer pipe, so they are not crimped together or anything,
> they are just really snug, and I can't get them to come apart.

Your downpipe shouldn't be too long, that was on the early 2" race
downpipes...
But I guess it's possible... ;^)

Remove the clamp that holds the midpipe to the DP.
Release the muffler clamps, that hold the hangers to the muffler/pipe..
Push up at midpipe/cat flange, with the clamp off, PB Blaster or
something similar will help break it loose.
As long as it's not crimped, you should now be able to twist the whole
cat-back exhaust off the cat/downpipe.

I get good leverage (for twisting) holding the pipe right before where it
goes up to clear the axle, and where the resonator ends.

Peter - <http://thescirocco.com> - Discount Techtonics, Peloquin LSD,
Autotech-Quaife USA, Ronal USA, Motorworks, & Magnecor Dealer -  Bear, DE
19701                
'79 Scirocco 16V 25 049
'83 GTI 37 505
'84.5 Scirocco 42 133
'84 GTI 63 348  - SciRollers: '79 70 900, '84 Black, '88 Red - 
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