can the downpipe from an RS2 be removed from below without too much hassle? What needs to be taken out of the way?
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vasilis
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vasilis
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on mys2 i had to take off the shield around the drive shaft, and also the shaft from box -
my 3" just bolts off the turbo and gate and drops down .Comment
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For me it was quite hard to unbolt nuts between pipe and turbo.
Especially lower nut, which unlike upper (17mm) was 15 mm and partly hidden.Comment
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hmm interesting responces! thanksComment
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yep, both issues I had with my S2. and don't even think of doing it with the car on the floor, it needs to be at least 5 feet up (and even more if you want to get the SS pipe in without having to cut it).... once removed, getting the new stuff in was relatively easyComment
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the lower bolt that is nearest the engine is 15mm lige aRtis say., i had too cut a 15mm and give it some degrees angle to get it away (maybe 30-40 degrees, dont sure, was a long time ago i did this) , then the shield for the driveshaft must go, didnt need to take off the shaft, it is a little bit thight between the wg flange and driveshaft but it worked, also i needed to steer right (i think!) so i got more space around the steering arm.
One thing i've learned we are way behind the Scandinavians!Comment
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That's good a drive shaft has not to be removed
I just renewed it and put back.
"the lower bolt that is nearest the engine" - a had to adapt spanner individualyComment
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im going to go to a specialist shop to ask if possible to make some alterations and i wanted to know how big of a job is it,cause i dont want to spend huge money on it.Basically i was thinking of getting rid of the initial part that is still stock (5cm), then maybe getting the wastegate tube a bit further down with possibly a larger center tube and leave the rest the same. Pretty much easy stuff to alter but i wasnt sure what needs to be dismantled in order to gain access there OR do the job in all!Comment
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