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I appreciate the support, but I'm probably going to hold off until I an get someone who knows what the hell they're doing to help me out. This is a little too far above my head I think. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DPI JOSH
I want to make sure that the exhaust leak I have goes away when I put the new system in rather than put everything in only to find that it needs to come back out again.
Torque everything to spec and you'll be fine. I'm only worried about removing the old rusted bolts and breaking them.
I should have specified that I purchased that older set that Josh was selling a few days ago. The ceramic coating is the look I've wanted for Red's exhaust.
This is the other thing I'm worried about. If this were to happen I wouldn't know how to deal with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny_Z
I just unboxed my system and there are no instructions. This is a case of "you really need to know what you're doing to attempt this." Without installation instructions I couldn't attempt this even if I thought I could do it. :)
Short version of what the instructions would look like:Quote:
Originally Posted by Accipiter
1 - Take off all the old exhaust parts. (Instruction sheet would never explain how to not break studs)
2 - Fix all the studs that broke (this will not be in any instruction book). Don't drill holes through the heads.
3 - Put on all the new exhaust parts starting with the headers.
So you are correct - it's not lack of instructions as much as needing to know how to deal with old rusty parts.
When I got my spec 1, Josh had sent me an E-mail with the directions. Pretty straight forward though, but still very useful. So they do exist, just not in printed form.
As for the studs, I didn't worry about them. I broke 2 or 3, but I just used the unused holes and put new studs in there. My old studs are still there and not being used. It's not pretty, but it was a lot less aggravating then trying to pull them and deal with drilling/tapping.
I would need something really broken down, like "first, remove the rear fascia" followed by step-by-step instructions on removing the fascia.
I am of course assuming you have to remove the rear fascia to remove the old exhaust and put in the new.
you do not need to remove the fascia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Accipiter
This all sounds like a great "New" thread, cough, cough, so we can all find it again when our time comes.
SPEC I exhaust systems are on special today. Purchase the system and receive a complete tune up kit free.
Chris,Quote:
Originally Posted by Accipiter
It's actually not that hard to tear down the rear end. I tore it donw as well as my engine, wiring etc last summer when I rehabbed my engine bay... And prior to that I had absolutely no experience working on cars. Dave Graham has a pretty good how-to on rehabbing the engine bay and if I recall it walsk you through removing the fascias and impact absorber.
First and foremost, take your time and really look at things. Use lots of penetrating oil on the bolts, screws etc. Take lots of photos. And don't force anything. If something's not budging you may have missed one or more fasteners.
You can do it. (and I accept no reponsibilioty if you screw things up :cool1:)
Cheers.
Steve