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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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few questions about downpipe removal

ok first of all i got the ss autochrome exhaust system through the gb on the forums and it looks great. but when i went to install it the downpipe seems almost impossible to remove. i have a 87 t2 and i dont know what kind of wrench to fit in there, not to mention thats after i figure out how to bend the stupid prongs back to get to the nut. does anyone have any suggestions on this? also there was a port that went to stock exhaust maybe exhaust temp or o2 i just removed the long metal rod that connected to it and now its just open, what to do with this? thanks in advance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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14mm wrench, if you have to, remove the DP with the turbo and use a smoke wrench to help get them off, worst case that is though.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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its just that its at such a wierd angle, and there is little room to fit a ratchet in there so a wrench comes into play but then trying to bend the prongs back... guess its a little hard when you are on your back trying to remove it =/
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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for the tabs, come in from the side with a straight slot screwdriver and twist, then use the box-end on the 14mm wrench, easy as pie, especially when all your back.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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k i will try it, the top 2 you remove from over the hood or do that from under the car to?
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from above
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