Central ND | eastndfarmer - 12/2/2025 12:23
Has anyone ever done the down pipe and up pipe replacement on here? If so did you break bolts in the turbo or manifold? Did you soak them for 3 days or so? Heat them?
Any tips? My bellow broke on my up pipe that goes to the EGR figured I might as well replace both if going through the job.
I hear the heat shield is one of the worst parts. Do you put them back on?
Still in the middle of my LBZ. I was lucky enough that every bolt came loose. I did use plenty of PB Blaster before I started. At least on the LBZ, it IS NOT a fun job at all. Even just getting the pipes out can be a challenge. Hopefully it's much easier on the LML for you.
I'm replacing the down and up pipes with aftermarket, so no heat shield going back. I will be putting the shield back over my turbo though. |
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