R56 Decat downpipe install help
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Decat downpipe install help
Going to fit my scorpion decat downpipe tomorrow just waiting for a new v clamp to arrive as its rusted on and needs breaking off! iv got the top heat shield of and the bolts off the top of the downpipe but was just wondering if you can remove the downpipe without taking the lower heat shield off to save some time and hassle trying to get to the bolts from underneath?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
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Ok thanks, il loosen it if I can get to the bolts and give it a go! Thanks
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As Sstrickstein said, putting it into service mode will help a lot. If you need help, we have a tech article that goes over the removal step by step. It's in our Turbocharged Engine Catalytic Converter Replacement under MINI > tech info (tab at top) > R56 articles > and then scroll to the bottom and it's under exhaust.
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bowmankelley (07-09-2020)
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Thanks guys, going to losen the bolts and see if I can fit my hand in there to unscrew them the rest of the way and just take the lower heat sheild out completely! I tried getting the v clamp off but it was rusted on and started bending so thought I'd better get a new one! Going to take the grinder to the old one to get it off!
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As Sstrickstein said, putting it into service mode will help a lot. If you need help, we have a tech article that goes over the removal step by step. It's in our Turbocharged Engine Catalytic Converter Replacement under MINI > tech info (tab at top) > R56 articles > and then scroll to the bottom and it's under exhaust.
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Ive done a down pipe removal both ways, in FES mode and laying on my back with my arms jammed into the meat grinder that is your cramped engine bay.
Going into FES mode is really not that bad. After doing it a couple of times you will be amazed how quick you can do it! Make sure to have plenty of replacement fasteners on hand to reattach the fender flares though.
One last thing, PB Blaster is your friend for this job. If you break/strip a stud on the turbo housing, you will enter a world of misery and frustration...
Going into FES mode is really not that bad. After doing it a couple of times you will be amazed how quick you can do it! Make sure to have plenty of replacement fasteners on hand to reattach the fender flares though.
One last thing, PB Blaster is your friend for this job. If you break/strip a stud on the turbo housing, you will enter a world of misery and frustration...
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bowmankelley (07-09-2020)
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So installed it today! New gasket and v clamp were definintly needed!! Took three bolts of lower heat sheild and wiggled it out! All I Can say is wow! Dam it's loud With the jcw back box! Put a spacer on lower 02 sensor and driven 90 miles and so far no light so fingers crossed😁
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