[urq] (Not) Rod Knock!

[Jim Haseltine]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "fdekat" <fdekat at sentex.net>
> How's the easiest way to get the exhaust manifold back on?
>

> Pull off the downpipe (and wastegate bellows), leaving the turbo on the
> manifold, and install that, then connect the downpipe again?

That's the way to do it.


> I can't even see how you could pull off the turbo, with the manifold still 
> in
> the car. It's really crazy tight in there..!

BTDT lots of times. You're correct - it is tight but you can do it. It's a 
place where slim ratcheting spanners are worth their weight in gold. It also 
helps to follow the Audi instructions for the 20v exhaust and custon bend a 
'C' spanner (often known as a crescent spanner in the UK - not to be 
confused with a US Crescent wrench which is a type of adjustable wrench) - 
so that you can remove the lower nut at the downpipe/turbo.

Regards,

Jim Haseltine