JamesArup Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Hey Guys, I have used the 'search' and pieced together bits of info, but does anyone know of a 'fitting guide' for the CW decat pipes anywhere? Either that, or does anyone have any pointers/advise after fitting them themselves? Mine will be the first Supra that my guys have worked on (in a mechanical sense as opposed to bodywork) so I want to give them as much of a heads' up as possible of any pitfalls. Any fiddly or confusing things they should be aware of. How long should it take to fit both pipes? Cheers, apologies for any dumb questions (probably all of it ) J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Fitting is not the problem, getting the nuts off the manifold can be a problem. If the socket is not exactly square on the nut the stud can sheer. I used a flexible coupling to get mine off and a good soak with WD40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Originally posted by JamesArup Hey Guys, I have used the 'search' and pieced together bits of info, but does anyone know of a 'fitting guide' for the CW decat pipes anywhere? Either that, or does anyone have any pointers/advise after fitting them themselves? Mine will be the first Supra that my guys have worked on (in a mechanical sense as opposed to bodywork) so I want to give them as much of a heads' up as possible of any pitfalls. Any fiddly or confusing things they should be aware of. How long should it take to fit both pipes? Cheers, apologies for any dumb questions (probably all of it ) J They are more than welcome to ring me and I will talk them through it. I have "a few" now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesArup Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 Heh heh ... Excellent, cheers Chris. I'll pass your number on to them - they are due to do it on Thursday next week (just finishing off some work on probably the nicest 3000GT I have ever seen !) Cheers, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 That was meant to be "I have DONE a few now" Came out like that because "I have HAD a few now". Mark Brown left me in the pub around 7.00. Just got in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesArup Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 All fitted sucessfully today . Thanks for your help Chris, I believe the guys phoned you up for a bit of advice . It seems that I already had the first CAT out anyway. There was just a short downpipe with a flex section in it .... but no sign of a CAT? Anyway ... First test drive went something along the lines of: - 1st - Vroom, wheelspin 2nd - Vroom, wheelspin 3rd - Vroom, wheelspin 4th - Vroom, wheee - damn, roundabout, gotta stop! Return journey, into 3rd, foot down - JEEEEEEEZUS!!! . I was too scared to look at the boost gauge for long, but it was at 1 bar when I glanced down at it, so I think I've got away with the possible overboost problem. Roll on the Summer and dry roads, or RLTC if my parents have taken my unsubtle Xmas present hints Cheers, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 You need to take through a tunnel, the Dartford one at 2am should leave you with a grin on your face..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tur8oboi Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 yeh james! u heard the man! get down to Dartford tunnel now! preferably with a certain lil geezer who is gonna be working with u soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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