re-installing down pipe
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re-installing down pipe
I've read through past post and can only find speculation that it may not be necessary to drop the cross frame in order to re-install a down pipe on an 180 hp quattro. I understand it's not necessary on the 180 hp FWD but this looks really tight. Has anyone done this before?
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1.8T down pipe is much smaller in size than TDI down pipe and I got mine in without removing the subframe. However, mine had to install from the top. You may be able to snake yours in the bottom, but i was not able to.
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I just Installed a 3" Down pipe in my 2000 TT 180 Quattro.
I did not have to drop the sub-frame. Although I did think about it LOL . IT IS a TIGHT FIT but TOTALLY do able ..
It just took some wiggling and twisting and it went through.
I put mine in from underneath the car.
That bottom heat shield makes it a tight fit and might get bent up a little but its alright. DON'T break your new down pipe flex part by prying on it too hard LOL ..
SIDE note: Might want to get a little exhaust wrap to help keep your under-hood temps down.
I did not have to drop the sub-frame. Although I did think about it LOL . IT IS a TIGHT FIT but TOTALLY do able ..
It just took some wiggling and twisting and it went through.
I put mine in from underneath the car.
That bottom heat shield makes it a tight fit and might get bent up a little but its alright. DON'T break your new down pipe flex part by prying on it too hard LOL ..
SIDE note: Might want to get a little exhaust wrap to help keep your under-hood temps down.
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