4kq downpipe question

[Huw Powell]

> I found a terribly easy way to do this while doing a clutch job on my 4kq.

> Replacing the downpipe is not hard as long as you have access to torches and
> a cut off grinder. Procedure is fairly easy.....
> 
> 1)remove 5 nuts holding downpipe to exhaust manifold.

the above replies are "quattro-centric" and i think the question is
about a FWD car.

tougher and easier.  The EM/DP bolts are way up higher since the fwd EM
is "smaller".  but at least there are only 3.

you can get at the bolts as suggested, with a ve long extension or two
and a swivel joint, also they can sometimes be reached a bit (on or two
anyway) thru the wheel well.  Lots of penetrating oil and patience is
important.  Once they are undone, the tranny attachment is removed, and
the cat is disconnected, you should be able to fish the downpipe out
from below - try to have the car as high up as you can get it.

Good luck with those EM/DP nuts, hope you do not have trashed studs
there.  If some thread has "died" you may need two nuts on them to
secure your replacement properly.

> Hey all,
>    I finally pin pointed the whisping sound coming from my 86 4k.   I was so
> affraid that it was the head (it over heated a week ago) but I found a crack
> on my downpipe.    I was looking through the bentley on the best way to
> remove this but it doesn't say.    My question is how hard is it to replace
> a downpipe?    Is it strait forward?   It sure doesn't look like it is.
> What am I going to have to move to get at this thing?

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Huw Powell

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