So, before moving house I purchased the following:
Backbox:
Non-res centre pipe:
Pipewerx cat:
..and pipewerx downpipe:
Now that I have some space to work I'm planning on fitting it myself. Prior to starting the job I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on tools that would make it easier? I've seen people fabricate spanners of sorts to get one of the turbo -> downpipe nuts off, is there anything commercially available that'd work? Whilst I have some time and space I'd rather have what I need before starting....
On that note, as the exhaust has done a few thousand miles on a car already I plan on getting new assembly bits and have some other questions:
- Turbo to downpipe gasket and nuts: Is OEM best or is there a tried and tested alternative?
- Downpipe to cat gasket and nuts/bolts: I assume I'd need to source these from pipewerx, or is there a better aftermarket alternative?
- Exhaust hangers: Existing, New OE or aftermarket?
Any input/advice appreciated
Dave.
Backbox:
Non-res centre pipe:
Pipewerx cat:
..and pipewerx downpipe:
Now that I have some space to work I'm planning on fitting it myself. Prior to starting the job I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on tools that would make it easier? I've seen people fabricate spanners of sorts to get one of the turbo -> downpipe nuts off, is there anything commercially available that'd work? Whilst I have some time and space I'd rather have what I need before starting....
On that note, as the exhaust has done a few thousand miles on a car already I plan on getting new assembly bits and have some other questions:
- Turbo to downpipe gasket and nuts: Is OEM best or is there a tried and tested alternative?
- Downpipe to cat gasket and nuts/bolts: I assume I'd need to source these from pipewerx, or is there a better aftermarket alternative?
- Exhaust hangers: Existing, New OE or aftermarket?
Any input/advice appreciated
Dave.