Installation of Cargraphics Export Loud Exhaust

[BigBadBen]

Loren,

I purchased a CG Ex Loud today and when I look at the (P) shop manual its says that when re-installing the exhaust to the turbo's you should replace the seals with new ones.....is this really required or can I use the old ones if I am careful.

Also do I really need to remove the rear bumper to do this?

Cheers,

Ben

[Loren]

I don't know how many miles on your car but unless it is new I would replace the gaskets. I would also replace the nuts as I think they are self crimping - so once they've been taken off and put back on they can loosen. The gaskets retail for about $25 each and the nuts are $3 each. Also, as I recall a local guy did this and one or more of the studs (through the turbo and the muffler) snapped off - with all the heat down there I don't think that is too rare. So, you might want to be ready for that occurrence.

It would likely make it a bit easier with the bumper off... I think it all depends on your wrench (spanner?) assortment. Good Luck!

[BigBadBen]

My car has 12,500 miles on the clock....

Cheers Loren..I will follow your advice and be prepared.