Type 44 turbo to exhaust pipe repair?

[Kurt Deschler]

Mike,

I had one where the downpipe separated from the flange. I had it TIG 
welded with high nickel rod and it has held good. I doubt that the turbo 
flange would rot away to nothing. If it has, just get a used downpipe. 
Start by removing the intake manifold and you will be able to see clearly. 
You can remove the downpipe without removing the turbo. You may also be 
able to weld the downpipe back on without removing it. Plan on cutting off 
the wastegate bolts and grinding the wastegate flange smooth again if you 
have to remove the downpipe.

 	-Kurt

> From: <Mikea2769 at aol.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: 30, December 2006 14:55
> Subject: Type 44 turbo to exhaust pipe repair?
>
>
>> Trying to get one more winter out of the old girl without major  expense.
>> Mechanic friend doing repair/diagnosis.
>> It appears the exhaust  pipe (original exhaust) has separated from the
> turbo
>> and there is nothing left  of the 4 bolt pipe flange. Hard to get at and
> see
>> clearly at this point, so I'm  looking for preliminary info before he
> starts
>> removing components to get in  there.
>> Has anyone done this repair? I've used split flanges pre and post  cat.,
> is
>> there one for this application?
>>
>>
>> Mike  Aiello
>> 87 5kcstq, 323k miles, orig.  owner