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Old 02-27-2003, 03:20 PM
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Estimate on DP instal?
Need an estimat on how much it will cost to get these installed the place I am taking it charges 35 an hour?
 
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Old 02-27-2003, 05:06 PM
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Most shops: 1hr MAX... anything more is a joke.

Reality: this job should only take 1/2 hour
 
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Old 02-27-2003, 05:51 PM
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Yeah, it shouldn't take more than a half hour but they'll probably charge for the full hour.

btw, it's an easy install, why not do it yourself? It's only like 7 bolts. 5 on the turbo, 2 on the midpipe.
 
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Old 02-27-2003, 06:40 PM
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I knew it was fairly easy I jus do not have acces to the 22mm wrench needed on the o2 and I do not have ramps or jackstands to get up under it.
 
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Old 02-27-2003, 06:46 PM
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I used a cresent wrench for the O2 sensor....
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Old 02-27-2003, 06:58 PM
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Yeah DP's are easy! 1/2 hour!? Does this include cutting the heatshield?! Wow. I'd say at least an hour on the DP(depends on O2 sensor placement, heat shield replacement, etc.). I've done 2 of my friends and will be doing mine soon...UPPIPES are the sneaky PITA's. Those take at least two hours I'd say depending on who's doing the work and with what tool access etc. fastest we've done DP and UP install is like 4 hours. I hate that damn plastic shielding and heat shield crap. Arrrghh

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Old 02-27-2003, 08:04 PM
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Ramps or jack stands will be needed
Cresent wrench or 7/8 will work on the 02.
box 10mm
3/8 drive with one 12mm
3/8 drive with one 14mm (deep and short socket)
cutting tool (dremel or such)
Heat shiled will take the longest. Please cut that stoopid thing into a top hat. It will save LOADS of time on future installs.
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Old 02-27-2003, 08:19 PM
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can a sawzall be used on the heat shield?
 
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Old 02-27-2003, 08:28 PM
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sure. use goggles and sand down those rough edges.
 
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Old 02-27-2003, 09:32 PM
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About cutting that thing...
Some people talk about "heat soak" from the turbo w/o the shield getting the intercooler too hot. Is this a valid concern? What about re-using the heat shield? Is it possible, probable or a joke? Seriously.

Thanks in advance!

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Old 02-28-2003, 12:01 AM
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re-use the stock shield. It's ok.
just cut it and make a hat from the top piece. you can screw it back on with the original three 10mm bolts.
 
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Old 02-28-2003, 08:57 AM
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Hmmmm...
Where should I cut it? Across the top/bottom/corner-to-corner? And if it has bolts, why not just remove them instead of cutting the thing off? Hmmmmm...

Thanks so much Christoph!

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Old 02-28-2003, 09:22 AM
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Re: Hmmmm...
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And if it has bolts, why not just remove them instead of cutting the thing off?
LOL...misinterpretation there....you have to take it off to cut it...you have to cut it to put it back on! LOL You'll only use half or less (2 or 3) bolts when putting it back on though. Hope that helps!

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Old 02-28-2003, 11:50 AM
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Whoa
This is getting spooky. Is there a hot-line or something? Maybe we can get a DIY Telethon going?

Thanks WRX34.

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Old 02-28-2003, 02:25 PM
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hahahahhaa, yeah take off the total top heat shiled BEFORE you cut anything!
You will see weld spots where the upper and lower portions are connected. Use that as a guide for cutting. It's a little tricky but, just go slow and you can do it right.
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