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rEdEvoRS
08-27-2005, 12:31 PM
Anything i should look out for?? im installing myself , is there any steps to be taken? thanks in advance

EVOMANIAC
08-27-2005, 12:37 PM
Just be carefull when you bolt it up to your O2 housing the gasket can be easily damaged and take your time tightening it evenly. It took me 30 minutes to install mine with a hot exhaust. Also make sure you support the rest of the exhaust system before you unbolt the factory downpipe so you dont damage it.

rEdEvoRS
08-27-2005, 12:49 PM
the downpipe came with one gasket, do i reuse old ones?? and where does this one go?

lqdchkn
08-27-2005, 12:51 PM
Make sure you use anti-sieze in the O2 bolts. You don't want to strip your O2 housing like i did. Not fun replacing it!

rEdEvoRS
08-27-2005, 12:53 PM
im a mad noob sorry wuts anti sieze?? and do any of u kno the bolt sizes??

lqdchkn
08-27-2005, 01:02 PM
It's a thread lubricant, you can buy a tube from your local parts store. Wipe a little on the O2 bolt threads when your putting it back together, so they don't strip or gall.

lqdchkn
08-27-2005, 01:03 PM
Your downpipe should either come with new bolts or you'll reuse the factory ones. :wink: