trick to removing 5kcstq downpipe from turbo?

[Tom]

yeah, trick is to leave it in :-)

I was able to remove and reinstall the trans w/ the downpipe in place.
You'll need to remove the catalytic converter and rear exhaust but the
downpipe doesn't interfere.

-tom
'87 5kcstq - NFG

> Message: 9
> From: auditude at neta.com
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 20:24:02 -0700
> Subject: trick to removing 5kcstq downpipe from turbo?
> Reply-to: auditude at neta.com
>
> As the subject line asks, is there a trick to removing the downpipe
> from the turbo on a 5kcstq?
>
> I'm trying do the clutch on my 5kcstq, and I've got the downpipe
> disconnected from the wastegate, and most other stuff removed.
>
> It's so tight in the area, and I'm not sure what makes the best
> sense to remove to get room to work in there.  It seems like if the
> airbox wasn't there it'd be easier.  The head shield protecting the
> engine mount is in the way of the bottom bolts.
>
> After the downpipe, I think I have the shifter linkage and the diff lock
> hoses, as well as the cursed slave cylinder, to remove.
>
> I read some posts about a roll pin punch.  Does anyone happen to
> know the correct size for the roll pin holding the slave cylinder in
> place?  I have time to buy the tool if need be.  But my main
> obstacle is the downpipe currently.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken



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